The UK government has revealed how it plans to invest in, and use, AI — and investment in the infrastructure that powers the technology is a key focus.
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January 12, 2025
UK government announces grand AI plan with infrastructure investment taking centre stage
The Matt Clifford-led plan will see the UK set up “AI growth zones” and build a new supercomputer
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Kai Nicol-Schwarz was a senior reporter at Sifted. He covered AI and UK tech.

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