UK Economy
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Google Pledges £5 Billion AI Investment in UK Amid Trump’s State Visit
Google is investing £5 billion ($6.8 billion) to boost the UK’s AI infrastructure, including a new data center near London to support its AI-driven services. This investment, coinciding with President Trump’s UK visit, is expected to create 8,250 jobs annually and contribute significantly to the UK economy. The strategy involves DeepMind’s AI research and a collaboration with Shell for renewable energy supply, aligning with the UK’s sustainability goals. Alphabet anticipates AI to add £400 billion to the UK economy by 2030.