U.S. and Britain seal pact for technological advancement and growth
The United Kingdom and the United States have entered into a new agreement, aimed at jointly conducting research in artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum technologies, and forming a partnership in the nuclear energy sector. As part of this agreement, American tech giants such as Microsoft, Google, and Nvidia are planning to invest an estimated $42 billion in the British economy over the next few years.
Microsoft is set to invest $30 billion, earmarked for AI-related infrastructure development and the creation of the largest supercomputer in the country, utilising 23,000 chips. This ambitious project is expected to revolutionise the UK's AI capabilities and position the nation at the forefront of technological advancements.
Google, on the other hand, will be investing around £5 billion (approximately $6.8 billion) in a data center in Uxbridge, near London. This investment is set to create 10,000 new jobs in the UK and will result in the establishment of the largest Nvidia graphics processor cluster in Europe. By 2026, 120,000 Nvidia graphics processors are expected to be available in the British market.
The Google data center in Uxbridge is part of the agreement for joint developments in AI and quantum technologies. However, specific details about Google's involvement in the nuclear energy sector, another aspect of the partnership, have yet to be disclosed.
Nvidia's involvement extends beyond the UK, as the company is also planning to establish the largest graphics processor cluster in Europe within the British Isles. This move is expected to significantly boost the continent's AI capabilities and further cement the UK's position as a global leader in technological innovation.
These investments mark a significant step forward in the UK's technological journey, promising to bring about a new era of AI-driven advancements and strengthening the UK's ties with its transatlantic partner.
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