- UK-based DeepMind research center to focus on scientific breakthroughs
- UK scientists will have priority access to Google DeepMind tools
- Google is also committed to modernizing outdated government IT.
Under a new deal with the UK government, Google DeepMind will open its first automated, AI-focused research lab in the UK next year, with a focus on AI and robotics.
Google’s lab will play a key role in creating new superconducting materials and next-generation semiconductor materials, helping the UK, Google and the world advance in areas such as medical imaging, chip efficiency, clean energy, transport and more.
For the UK, this means that British scientists will receive priority access to DeepMind tools, making it a win-win situation for both parties.
Google’s next AI lab is headed to the UK
The government explained in a press release that the laboratory would be built from scratch to support Gemini throughout. But this isn’t Google’s first big investment in the UK.
Just a few weeks ago, Google announced a £5 billion plan to help modernize the UK government’s outdated IT.
The government considers that this partnership with Google will be useful in several sectors. For example, civil servants will be able to use automation tools to take over repetitive administrative tasks, allowing them to do more meaningful work. AI will also play a role in education, both in terms of training children and supporting teachers’ workloads.
“This partnership will ensure that we harness developments in AI for the public good so that everyone feels the benefits,” commented Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall recognized the powerful transatlantic technology collaboration agreement: “Science and technology are at the heart of our mission to lead a new era of national renewal – and partnerships like this will help us go further, faster. »
Besides modernizing public services, the UK government also sees an opportunity to rise to the top and become a global leader in AI science.
For now, Kendall will continue her trip to the United States to explore the positive impact of AI on teachers and students.
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