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The AI division of Microsoft is doubling down on its commitment to the UK by establishing a new AI center in London.
In an official statement on the company’s blog, Mustafa Suleyman, who holds the dual roles of Executive Vice President and CEO at Microsoft AI, revealed the organization’s intention to make a sustained investment in the area. His statement reads:
“The UK is home to a vast reservoir of AI talent and know-how, and Microsoft AI is poised to make a substantial, enduring investment in the locale as we commence the integration of top-tier AI researchers and developers into our newly minted AI hub.”
Suleyman further elaborated that the firm is on the lookout for “passionate innovators” eager to contribute to Microsoft’s objectives in the forthcoming period. He emphasized that these professionals will tackle some of the “most fascinating and demanding AI challenges” present today.
On March 19, Microsoft AI welcomed Suleyman as the head of its AI endeavors, appointing him as CEO and Executive Vice President. Suleyman is recognized for co-founding DeepMind, an AI startup that was later acquired by Google in 2014.
These remarks were made in conjunction with Suleyman’s announcement regarding the establishment of a new AI hub in the UK. The primary aim of this hub is to propel the development of AI language technologies and their supporting systems.
Moreover, the hub will focus on developing tools for foundational models and will seek collaboration with Microsoft’s global AI teams and partners such as OpenAI.
The initiative has been received with great enthusiasm by the community. Neil Cameron, on platform X, hailed the move as a “tremendous victory for the ecosystem” within the UK.
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak, has expressed a keen interest in AI, viewing it as a key component of his enduring legacy. In a speech delivered on October 26, 2023, Sunak articulated his conviction in the transformative potential of AI technology, stating:
“I am firmly convinced that technologies like AI will usher in a transformation as momentous as the industrial revolution, the advent of electricity, or the inception of the internet.”
In parallel, Canada is also experiencing a surge in its AI industry. On April 7, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a strategic investment of $1.76 billion to fortify the nation’s AI sector and ensure its continued global competitiveness.
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