Great Britain - Microsoft invests billions in AI data centers
Microsoft plans to spend a total of 2.5 billion pounds (2.89 billion euros) on expanding its data centers for artificial intelligence in the UK over the next three years. With its largest single investment in the UK, the US company is more than doubling the size of its data centers, said Microsoft country manager Clare Barclay on Thursday.
By 2026, more than 20,000 advanced graphics processors are to be deployed in the UK, which will be used for machine learning and the development of AI models.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke of a turning point for the future of AI infrastructure and development. At a recent international conference on the regulation of AI, the Conservative politician attempted to position his country as a pioneer in the field. Microsoft emphasized that the investment would help train more than one million people for the AI economy and support AI safety and research efforts together with the government and universities.
Microsoft had recently been in trouble in the UK: the competition regulator CMA had initially blocked the billion-euro takeover of video games giant Activision Blizzard. However, when the US giant then made concessions, the British competition authorities approved the deal after all.
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- The expansion of Microsoft's AI data centers in Great Britain will also involve the use of advanced software on the computer, specifically over 20,000 graphics processors.
- In addition to its investment in AI technology, Microsoft has also been active in the USA, where it has compatible initiatives, such as collaborating with universities on AI research and safety.
- The new AI data centers in London, thanks to Microsoft's investment, will contribute to developing AI models and supporting machine learning, benefiting both the tech industry and the wider community.
- While Microsoft faced a challenge in the UK with the potential acquisition of Activision Blizzard being initially blocked by the competition regulator CMA, the company managed to overcome this obstacle by making some necessary concessions.
Source: www.stern.de
