Arrr, ye scurvy landlubbers! The UK's paltry $125M be no match fer the mighty tech race. 'Tis time to go big or walk the plank, savvy?
2023-08-27
Arrr, ye scurvy dogs of the U.K.'s Research and Innovation crew be plannin' to procure a grand tally o' 5,000 graphical processin' units (GPUs) from Nvidia! Ha, but those experts be claimin' we need a mighty heap more to best our rivals in this cursed sector! Yo ho ho!
The United Kingdom has committed to spending £100 million on purchasing and developing computer chips for artificial intelligence (AI) systems. This move aims to establish Britain as a global leader in the AI sector. However, experts are concerned that this amount may not be enough to compete with the competitive market. Alan Mendoza, co-founder and executive director of the Henry Jackson Society, believes that the UK's position between the US and the EU gives it a valuable perspective on AI development. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak plans to build thousands of high-powered AI chips, following a deal struck between the UK and US during his state visit in June. The White House praised the agreement as a way to adapt and reinforce the unique alliance between the two countries for the challenges of the current moment. The UK Research and Innovation group will begin by purchasing 5,000 graphics processing units from hardware maker Nvidia. However, an official familiar with Britain's plans claims that the allocated funds may not be sufficient to compete with similar projects in the US and China. Critics argue that the UK needs to invest more in order to secure its position as an AI superpower. Civil servants have started pushing for further funds to be allocated to the AI chip development effort. Despite these concerns, government officials emphasize their commitment to supporting the UK's position as a global leader in science, innovation, and technology. The race to acquire chips and enhance AI platform development has put pressure on countries that are reluctant to do business with certain suppliers, particularly China. The US has banned investments in Chinese semiconductors and chips, while China has declared US chips from Micron as a security risk.