Microsoft Makes Big Bucks Rain in the UK: €2.9 Billion Investment to Conquer AI!

Microsoft goes big in the UK! The tech giant is planning to invest a whopping €2.9 billion (or roughly £2.5 billion, if you prefer to count your pounds) in AI data centers over the next three years. This is the largest investment Microsoft has made in the UK in the last 40 years of its presence there, according to the British government. Looks like someone’s been saving up their pocket money!

The plan is to expand Microsoft’s existing AI infrastructure in London and Cardiff, and potentially venture up north to conquer new territories. And they’re not skimping on the hardware either – they’re set to deploy a staggering 20,000 of the latest graphics processing units (GPUs) by 2026. That’s a whole lot of graphical power, my friends.

But it’s not just about the technology – Microsoft also has its sights set on educating the masses. Their goal is to provide AI training to over a million people in the UK. It’s like a high-tech Hogwarts, but without the wands and magical creatures. Sorry, Hagrid.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is pretty stoked about this announcement, calling it a pivotal moment for the future of AI infrastructure in the country. He’s got every reason to be excited – this investment is a huge vote of confidence in the UK’s scientific superpowers.

Brad Smith, President of Microsoft, is also singing the praises of the UK, claiming that the country will have a world-leading AI infrastructure thanks to their efforts. It’s quite a turnaround from a few months ago when Smith referred to the day the UK Competition and Markets Authority blocked Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard as the darkest day in the company’s UK history. Talk about a change of heart!

All in all, it seems like Microsoft is putting its money where its mouth is (and where its GPUs are). With this massive investment, the UK is poised to become a major player in the AI game. So get ready, world – the British are coming, and they’re armed with some serious computing power!

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