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UK announces $1.47 billion sovereign AI supercomputer plan
The UK government has unveiled a $1.47 billion plan to build a national AI supercomputer, with $530 million for hardware including $200 million for inference chips. British startups like Olix and Fractile will be prioritized for procurement, and the system is expected to be operational by 2030. The initiative is part of a broader push for sovereign AI to reduce reliance on foreign tech.
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