In a landmark move this Monday, Britain and OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, announced a strategic partnership aimed at boosting AI security research and ramping up investment in UK-based AI infrastructure like next-generation data centers.
"AI will be fundamental in driving the change we need to see across the country – whether that's in fixing the NHS, breaking down barriers to opportunity or driving economic growth," said Peter Kyle, secretary of state for technology. "This can't be achieved without companies like OpenAI, who are driving this revolution forward internationally. This partnership will see more of their work taking place in the UK."
The UK government plans to inject 1 billion pounds into computing infrastructure for AI development, targeting a 20-fold increase in public computing capacity over the next five years. This surge in resources is designed to support projects in areas such as justice, defence, security and education technology.
Key highlights of the agreement include:
- Potential expansion of OpenAI's London office
- Collaborative research on AI safety and security
- Exploration of AI applications in public services and defence
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman praised the move, highlighting the government's "AI Opportunities Action Plan" as a bold step toward making the UK a global AI superpower. The plan could drive a productivity boost of 1.5% per year, translating to an additional 47 billion pounds annually over a decade.
This partnership marks a pivotal moment for young entrepreneurs, global citizens and innovators eager to shape the next wave of AI breakthroughs.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
