Microsoft's New AI Hub in London Bolsters City's Tech Scene
Microsoft Corp has announced the opening of a new artificial intelligence (AI) hub in London's Paddington area, marking a significant expansion of its AI research and development efforts in the United Kingdom. The hub, Microsoft AI London, will focus on advancing state-of-the-art language models and developing supporting infrastructure for AI technologies. The initiative is part of Microsoft's broader £2.5 billion investment plan in the UK, which includes the deployment of 20,000 advanced GPUs to power the country's AI economy by 2026.
The London AI hub will be led by Jordan Hoffman, a former scientist at Google's DeepMind, and will operate under the guidance of Mustafa Suleyman, the co-founder of DeepMind and the newly appointed head of Microsoft's AI consumer division. The investment not only aims to hire top AI scientists and engineers but also seeks to upskill the UK workforce in preparation for the AI era.
Microsoft's move follows the trend of other large tech firms establishing AI units in London, capitalizing on the UK's rich talent pool and vibrant AI ecosystem. The company's commitment to AI development in the region aligns with its global strategy to enhance consumer AI products and services. The new hub is expected to create jobs and foster innovation, contributing to the growing influence of London as a leading city in AI research and development.
