US tech giant OpenAI is deepening its ties with the UK government, announcing significant investment plans aimed at strengthening the country’s AI infrastructure as it prepares to scale up its London operations. Reports Technology News
On Monday evening, the ChatGPT creator entered a strategic partnership with the UK government, pledging to support the growth of critical AI infrastructure — particularly data centres — and to collaborate on initiatives that apply AI to enhance public services.
The memorandum of understanding, signed by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and UK Technology Secretary Peter Kyle, outlines the company’s commitment to advancing the priorities set out in the UK’s AI Opportunities Action Plan, which calls for a rapid expansion of national computing capabilities.
“AI is a core technology for nation building that will transform economies and deliver growth. Britain has a strong legacy of scientific leadership and its government was one of the first to recognise the potential of AI through its AI Opportunities Action Plan,” Altman said.
“Now, it’s time to deliver on the plan’s goals by turning ambition to action and delivering prosperity for all.”
