Microsoft is signaling a strong commitment to Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the United Kingdom with the launch of a new AI hub in London and plans for long-term investment in the region.
In a blog post, Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman highlighted the UK’s “enormous pool of AI talent and expertise.” The company plans to attract the “best AI scientists and engineers” by actively recruiting “passionate innovators” in the coming months. These recruits will tackle some of the most pressing and challenging questions in AI today.
Suleyman, who co-founded DeepMind (later acquired by Google) before joining Microsoft AI, announced the creation of the UK AI hub. The hub’s primary focus will be advancing AI language models and their supporting infrastructure. This includes developing tools for foundational AI models and collaborating with global AI teams within Microsoft and with partners like OpenAI.
The UK AI community responded with enthusiasm. On social media platform X, Neil Cameron called the move a “huge win for the ecosystem.” Member of Parliament Tom Tugendhat echoed this sentiment, viewing it as a vote of confidence in the UK’s position as a global AI leader.
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has publicly expressed his belief in the transformative potential of AI, comparing it to the Industrial Revolution and the internet. He sees AI as a key part of his legacy.
While the UK is a major focus for Microsoft AI, Canada is also witnessing a boost in its AI sector. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently announced a $1.76 billion budget dedicated to enhancing Canada’s AI capabilities and maintaining a competitive edge on the global stage.
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