Weekly AI news. Week ending 19th Jan 2024
1. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Unveils AI Strategy
On January 13, 2025, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a comprehensive plan to establish the United Kingdom as a global leader in artificial intelligence. The strategy includes significant investments in research, talent training, and a regulatory framework to promote innovation and responsible AI use.
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2. Nvidia Stock Declines Amid New AI Export Regulations
Nvidia’s stock dropped 2% following new U.S. export controls on AI processors aimed at safeguarding national security. The regulations have sparked industry concerns over potential impacts on global innovation.
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3. Microsoft Expands AI Initiatives
Microsoft announced new AI developments, including a dedicated CoreAI group, pay-as-you-go Copilot Chat for businesses, and AI integration in Microsoft 365. These efforts align with Microsoft’s goal to embed AI deeply into its platforms and services.
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4. UK Establishes AI Safety Institute
The UK has launched the AI Safety Institute (AISI) with £100 million in funding to assess AI risks. The institute will evaluate various AI models and promote responsible development.
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5. Perplexity AI Proposes Merger with TikTok’s U.S. Operations
Perplexity AI, backed by Jeff Bezos, proposed a merger with TikTok’s U.S. operations following a Supreme Court ruling requiring ByteDance to sell its U.S. business. This could strengthen Perplexity AI’s market position against Google.
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6. UK Government Promises to Revolutionize Public Services Through AI
The UK government announced an AI Opportunities Action Plan to transform public services. This includes creating AI Growth Zones, increasing public compute capacity, and establishing a National Data Library.
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7. UK to Develop Isambard-AI Supercomputer
The University of Bristol is set to develop Isambard-AI, the UK’s most powerful supercomputer for AI research, by summer 2025. It will support advancements in fields like robotics, climate research, and drug discovery.
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8. UK to Establish AI Growth Zones
As part of the AI Opportunities Action Plan, the UK will create AI Growth Zones to speed up planning permissions and provide energy connections for AI infrastructure projects.
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9. UK to Form AI Energy Council
The UK government announced plans for an AI Energy Council to address the growing energy needs of AI infrastructure. This initiative aims to ensure sustainable development in AI technologies.
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10. UK to Create National Data Library for AI Development
The UK government will establish a National Data Library to unlock public data’s potential securely, fostering AI innovation across multiple sectors.
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