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Microsoft Pledges £2.5 Billion Investment for Massive AI Datacentre Expansion Across the UK

1 year ago

Microsoft is set to inject £2.5 billion into a three-year initiative aimed at expanding artificial intelligence (AI) datacentres throughout the United Kingdom. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has lauded the move, describing it as a “turning point for the future of AI infrastructure and development in the UK.” The technology behemoth has outlined its commitment to more than double the size of its existing datacentres in the UK. This ambitious plan entails bringing over 20,000 advanced graphics processing units (GPUs) to the country by 2026, specifically designed for machine learning and AI model development. Microsoft’s expansion strategy includes enlarging facilities in…

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Fabrice Iranzi

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