Nvidia CEO Praises UK's AI Potential as PM Starmer Pledges £1bn Investment

Nvidia's Jensen Huang Talks Up UK's AI Talent at London Tech Week | Bloomberg The Pulse 06/09

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has said that the UK's AI talent is the envy of the world. Huang appeared alongside UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and UK Investment Minister and former Darktrace CEO, Poppy Gustafsson, at London Tech Week. The conversation follows an agreement in which Nvidia helps the UK train more people in AI and expands research at universities and at the company's own AI lab in Bristol, west England. Starmer is keen to emphasize a positive vision for technology and growth at the start of a crucial week that will see the Labour government promote its plans to spend hundreds of billions of pounds over the course of the parliament. Today's guests: Vasiliki Pachatouridi, BlackRock Head of EMEA iShares Fixed Income Strategy, Parash Jain, HSBC Global Head of Transport & Logistics Research. (Source: Bloomberg)

UK's AI Talent Is Envy of World and Needs Support, Nvidia CEO Says

Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang described the UK's artificial intelligence talent as the "envy of the world," specifically calling out its researchers, universities and startups. But he said the country needs to more infrastructure to unlock their potential. "The UK is in a Goldilocks circumstance" with good conditions for AI companies to thrive, Huang said in a conversation with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the start of London Tech Week on Monday. "This is the largest AI ecosystem in the world without its own infrastructure."

UK's Isambard-AI super powers up as government goes AI crazy

Brace yourselves Britain, PM Keir Starmer's challenged his teams: 'show me how they can use AI' Britain's beefiest supercomputer, Isambard-AI, is set to become fully operational this summer, as the government steps up its strategy to push AI everywhere as a driver for economic recovery. Announced about 18 months ago, Isambard-AI has been touted as a huge leap forward for AI compute power in the UK. Based on the HPE Cray EX4000 system, it incorporates over 5,000 of Nvidia's Grace-Hopper GPUs, and is expected to deliver over 21 exaFLOPS of 8-bit floating point performance for LLM training, and more than 250 petaFLOP/s of 64-bit performance. Construction started on the site to house the new system last June, at the National Composites Centre (NCC) in the Bristol and Bath Science Park, but this June the team in charge is starting to power everything up and preparing to welcome the first early access users. "We're going through bring-up now, which takes a few months to shake down big systems like this," said Professor Simon McIntosh-Smith, director of the Bristol Center for Supercomputing (BriCS) at the University of Bristol. "If it all goes well, we're hoping to get our first early access users on by the end of July, and to open more fully later in the summer," he told The Register. The new super cost £225 million (about $300 million) to build, as part of a larger £300 million (about $400 million) package from the UK government to establish a national Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (AIRR). Meanwhile, Prime Minister Keir Starmer gave the opening address of London Tech Week, and also shared a stage with Nvidia's rockstar CEO Jensen Huang to big up all things AI, including Isambard-AI. "We're going to bring about great change in so many aspects of our lives," the UK PM said, adding that "I've seen for myself the incredible contribution that tech and AI can make." And it looks like government is going to be getting the AI treatment, as Starmer said he has "set the challenge to all of my teams: show me how they can use AI - not just in the output of government, not just in partnership with yourselves and others in the delivery of services - but also in the very way we do government. How can we transform what we do?" Starmer conceded that not everyone shares his enthusiasm. "Some people out there are sceptical. They worry about AI taking their jobs," he said. "But I know from audiences like this, this debate has been had many times. We need to push past it." He also announced an extra £1 billion (about $1.3 billion) in AI research funding to "scale up our compute power by a factor of 20," adding: "You know how important that is - a huge increase in the size of Britain's AI engine. It means we can be an AI maker, not just an AI taker." On top of this, there is to be an £185 million (about £250 million) investment in training with the aim of making up to a million young people trained in tech skills. Additionally, Starmer touched on the contentious issue of planning reforms, one of the aims of which is to make it easier for developers to dodge any local objections to building plans for AI datacenters. "We are going to build more labs, more datacenters - and we're going to do it much, much more quickly," he said. "Our Planning and Infrastructure Bill going through Parliament right now is a real game-changer. Each of you in this room knows how important it is to change our rules on planning, infrastructure, and the regulatory environment - and how that can drive growth in building homes - what a difference that could make." Huang expressed his approval of the British government's plans - as well he might: AI spending almost always translates into more Nvidia GPU sales. Nvidia will continue to invest in Britain, Huang promised. "We're going to start our AI lab here... we're going to partner with the UK to upskill the ecosystem of developers into the world of AI." "I make this prediction - because of AI, every industry in the UK will be a tech industry," he stated, adding: "The UK has one of the richest AI communities of anywhere on the planet, the deepest thinkers, the best universities... and the third largest AI capital investment of anywhere in the world." ®

Nvidia chief says UK lacks digital infrastructure as Keir Starmer pledges £1bn for AI

Nvidia's Jensen Huang has warned that the UK lacks the digital infrastructure it needs to capitalise on its potential in artificial intelligence, as Sir Keir Starmer pledged another £1bn to expand Britain's computing power for AI. Speaking alongside the British Prime Minister at the opening of London Tech Week on Monday, Huang praised the UK for what he called its "Goldilocks" position of having both "incredible" AI research talent and the biggest private investment in the technology outside the US and China. "The [British AI] ecosystem is really perfect for take-off," said Nvidia's chief. "It's just missing one thing. It is surprising: this is the largest AI ecosystem in the world without its own infrastructure." The comments came shortly after Starmer announced what he described as a "huge increase in the size and power of Britain's AI engine" with an extra £1bn in funding to "scale up [the UK's] compute power by a factor of 20". "We can be an AI maker, not an AI taker," Starmer said, adding that the digital infrastructure would help the UK use AI to improve public services. The announcement comes as AI cloud providers Nscale and Nebius launched plans to build new facilities in the UK housing thousands of Nvidia's latest chips, which will start coming online later this year. Nvidia is looking to "sovereign AI" deals such as these, as well as much larger new contracts announced last month with governments in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Big deals with countries would allow the semiconductor giant to diversify its business away from the small group of Big Tech companies, such as Microsoft, Amazon and Meta, that currently account for more than half its data centre revenues. On Monday, Nvidia announced that it would launch a new AI Technology Centre in Bristol to train developers in building AI models, robotics and other skills. It is also establishing a new body called the "UK Sovereign AI Industry Forum" with local companies including BAE Systems, BT and Standard Chartered, in an effort to accelerate AI adoption. In addition, the Silicon Valley-based chipmaker is working with the UK's Financial Conduct Authority and fintech start-up NayaOne to create a "digital sandbox" for testing AI in financial services. The UK is home to several prominent AI start-ups including Synthesia, Wayve and Quantexa, as well as many researchers working for Google DeepMind, which was founded in London more than a decade ago. However, the UK's funding gap with the US and China remains large. According to data from Stanford University's 2025 AI Index Report, private AI investment in the UK last year was $4.5bn, compared with $109.1bn in the US and $9.3bn in China. This year, the UK unveiled its AI Opportunities Action Plan, written by venture capitalist Matt Clifford, which called for an increase in government-owned capacity to an equivalent of 100,000 of today's Nvidia graphics processing units by 2030.

Nvidia CEO says the UK is in a 'Goldilocks' moment: 'I'm going to invest here'

LONDON -- Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang poured praise on the U.K. on Monday, promising to boost investment in the country's artificial intelligence sector with his multitrillion-dollar semiconductor company. "The U.K. is in a Goldilocks circumstance," Huang said, speaking on a panel with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Investment Minister Poppy Gustafsson. "The U.K. is in a Goldilocks circumstance," Huang said, speaking on a panel with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Investment Minister Poppy Gustafsson. "You can't do machine learning without a machine -- and so the ability to build these AI supercomputers here in the U.K. will naturally attract more startups." The Nvidia boss went on to say, "I think it's just such an incredible, incredible place to invest. I'm going to invest here." Huang also stressed that Britain "has one of the richest AI communities anywhere on the planet," along with "amazing startups" such as DeepMind, Wayve, and Synthesia, ElevenLabs. "The ecosystem is really perfect for take-off -- it's just missing one thing," he said, referring to a lack of homegrown, sovereign U.K. AI infrastructure. Earlier on Monday, Nvidia announced a new U.K. sovereign AI industry forum, as well as commitments from cloud vendors Nscale and Nebius to deploy new facilities in the country with thousands of the semiconductor giant's Blackwell GPU chips. The U.K. has been touting its potential as a global AI player in recent months, amid Keir Starmer's efforts to lead his Labour government with a growth-focused agenda. In January, Starmer unveiled a bold plan to boost the domestic U.K. AI sector, promising to relax planning rules around new data center developments and increase British computing power by twenty-fold by 2030.

'He's like Iron Man': Jensen Huang lit up London Tech Week -- and we were in the room

The Nvidia CEO gave his continued bullish assessment of artificial intelligence, calling it an "incredible technology" and saying it should be seen as infrastructure, just like electricity. There weren't any multi-billion dollar investments touted at London Tech Week. But the biggest win for Starmer and the U.K. by far was Huang's lavish praise for the country. Wearing his trademark leather jacket, Huang called the U.K. the "envy of the world" that is in the midst of a "Goldilocks circumstance," boasting a vibrant venture capital ecosystem, as well as budding AI entrepreneurs from leading firms including Google DeepMind, Synthesia, Wayve and ElevenLabs. Speaking alongside Huang, Starmer spoke in an animated manner as he touted Nvidia's investments in the U.K. Earlier in the day, the U.S. chipmaker announced a new "U.K. sovereign AI industry forum," as well as commitments from cloud vendors Nscale and Nebius to deploy new facilities containing thousands of its Blackwell GPU chips.

'AI Maker, Not an AI Taker': UK Builds Its Vision With NVIDIA Infrastructure

Prime Minister Keir Starmer set the ambition. At London Tech Week, the UK is teaming with NVIDIA to take action. U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer's ambition for Britain to be an "AI maker, not an AI taker," is becoming a reality at London Tech Week. With NVIDIA's support, the U.K. is building sovereign compute infrastructure, investing in cutting-edge research and skills, and fostering AI leadership across sectors. As London Tech Week kicks off today, NVIDIA and some of Britain's best companies are convening and hosting the first U.K. Sovereign AI Industry Forum. The initiative unites leading U.K. businesses -- including founding members Babcock, BAE Systems, BT, National Grid and Standard Chartered -- to strengthen the nation's economic security by advancing sovereign AI infrastructure and accelerating the growth of the U.K. AI startup ecosystem. "We have big plans when it comes to developing the next wave of AI innovations here in the U.K. -- not only so we can deliver the economic growth needed for our Plan for Change, but maintain our position as a global leader," U.K. Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Peter Kyle said. "Central to that is making sure we have the infrastructure to power AI, so I welcome NVIDIA setting up the U.K. Sovereign AI Industry Forum -- bringing together leading British businesses to develop and deploy this across the U.K. so we can drive growth and opportunity." The U.K. is a global AI hub, leading Europe in newly funded AI startups and total private AI investment through 2024. And the sector is growing fast, backed by over $28 billion in private investment since 2013. And AI investment benefits the whole of the U.K. According to an analysis released today by Public First, regions with more AI and data center infrastructure consistently show stronger economic growth. Even a modest increase in AI data center capacity could add nearly £5 billion to national economic output, while a more significant increase, for example, doubling access, could raise the annual benefit to £36.5 billion. Responding to this opportunity, cloud provider Nscale announced at London Tech Week its commitment to deploy U.K. AI infrastructure with 10,000 NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs by the end of 2026. This facility will help position the U.K. as a global leader in AI, supporting innovation, job creation and the development of a thriving domestic AI ecosystem. And cloud provider Nebius is continuing the region's momentum with the launch of its first AI factory in the U.K. It announced it's bringing 4,000 NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs online, making available scalable, high-performance AI capacity at home in the U.K. -- to power U.K. research, academia and public services, including the NHS. Mind the (Skills) Gap AI developers are the engine of this new industrial revolution. That's why NVIDIA is supporting the U.K. government's national skills drive by training developers in AI. To support this goal, a new NVIDIA AI Technology Center in the U.K. will provide hands-on training in AI, data science and accelerated computing, focusing on foundation model builders, embodied AI, materials science and earth systems modeling. Beyond training, this collaboration drives cutting-edge AI applications and research. For example, the U.K.'s world-leading financial services industry gets a boost from a new AI-powered digital sandbox. This sandbox, a digital testing environment for safe AI innovation in financial services, will be provided by the Financial Conduct Authority, with infrastructure provided by NayaOne and supported by NVIDIA's platform. At the same time, Barclays Eagle Labs' launch of an Innovation Hub in London will help AI and deep tech startups grow to the next level. NVIDIA is supporting the program by offering startups a pathway to the NVIDIA Inception program with access to advanced tools and training. Furthermore, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology announced a collaboration with NVIDIA to promote the nation's goals for AI development in telecoms. Leading U.K. universities will gain access to a suite of powerful AI tools, 6G research platforms and training resources to bolster research and development on AI-native wireless networks. Led by Oxford University, the JADE consortium, comprising 20 universities and the Turing Institute, uses NVIDIA technologies to advance AI development and safety. At University College London, researchers are developing a digital twin of the human body enabled by NVIDIA technology. At the University of Bristol, the Isambard-AI supercomputer, built on NVIDIA Grace Hopper Superchips, is powering progress in AI safety, climate modeling and next-generation science. And at the University of Manchester, the NVIDIA Earth-2 platform is being deployed to develop pollution-flow models. Meanwhile, U.K. tech leaders use NVIDIA's foundational technologies to innovate across diverse sectors. It's how Wayve trains AI for autonomous vehicles. How JBA Risk Management helps organizations anticipate and mitigate climate risks with new precision. And how Stability AI is unleashing creativity with open-source generative AI that turns ideas into images, text and more -- instantly. NVIDIA also champions the U.K.'s most ambitious AI startups through NVIDIA Inception, providing specialized resources and support for startups building new products and services. Basecamp Research is revolutionizing drug discovery with AI trained on the planet's biodiversity. Humanoid advances automation and brings commercially scalable, reliable and safe humanoid robots closer to real-world deployment. Relation is accelerating the discovery of tomorrow's medicines. And Synthesia turns text into studio-quality, multilingual videos with lifelike avatars. Companies like BT, LSEG and NatWest are transforming industries with AI. BT is powering agentic AI-based autonomous operations; LSEG is empowering customers with highly accurate, AI-driven data and insights; and NatWest is streamlining operations and safeguarding customers. With government vision, talent and cutting-edge tech converging, the U.K. is taking its place among those making AI advances at home and worldwide.

UK Prime Minister, NVIDIA CEO Set the Stage as AI Lights Up Europe

Keir Starmer and Jensen Huang open London Tech Week as ambition meets infrastructure. At London's Olympia, under a ceiling of steel beams and enveloped by the thrum of startup pitches, it didn't feel like the start of a conference -- it felt like the start of something bigger. NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang joined U.K. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to open London Tech Week, a moment that signaled a clear shift: what used to be the domain of ambitious technology startups is now national policy -- backed by investments in people, platforms and partnerships. AI is transforming the entire ecosystem, everything from healthcare and manufacturing to scientific research, Huang told the audience. "I make this prediction - because of AI, every industry in the UK will be a tech industry," Huang said. Starmer added that his team is looking at every single department in government to see how AI can be used. Starmer's goal for the session was clear: to bring to life the real-world impact of the AI revolution and how AI is changing everyday lives for U.K. citizens. "The U.K. has one of the richest AI communities of anywhere on the planet, the deepest thinkers, the best universities... and the third largest AI capital investment of anywhere in the world," Huang said. "So the ability to build these AI supercomputers here in the U.K. will naturally attract more startups, it will naturally enable the rich ecosystem of researchers here to do their life's work," Huang added. To that end, NVIDIA will continue to invest in the U.K. "We're going to start our AI lab here... we're going to partner with the UK to upskill the ecosystem of developers into the world of AI," Huang added. All of these investments will build on one another. "Infrastructure enables more research, more research, more breakthroughs, more companies," Huang said. That flywheel will start taking off; it's already quite large." This wasn't just a symbolic handshake. It marked the U.K.'s acceleration toward embedding AI at the core of its economic strategy. A major announcement from Prime Minister Starmer confirmed the U.K. will invest ~£1 billion in AI research compute by 2030, with investments commencing this year. "We need to showcase what we have," Starmer said. "This is a two-way conversation" between the government and industry. Starmer underscored the U.K.'s "sovereign AI ambitions," emphasizing that AI is not just about technology, but about codifying a nation's culture, common sense and history. And the movement isn't confined to the U.K. Across Europe, governments are no longer debating whether AI matters. Now the question in every capital isn't why AI, it's how soon can we deploy it at scale? "In the last 10 years, AI has advanced 1 million times," Huang said. "The speed of change is incredible." NVIDIA's commitment to the U.K. is evident, with over 1,700 Inception members and 500 employees across four offices. NVIDIA is actively building the 'AI factories of the future' with leading U.K. companies. And it's powering the next generation of startups and scale-ups, from Basecamp Research to Wayve. Next, the story moves to Paris, where Jensen Huang will headline NVIDIA GTC Paris live from VivaTech. 🗓️ June 11 | 11:00 a.m. CEST | Dôme de Paris 🎟️ VivaTech or GTC Paris pass required to attend 💻 Livestream available globally, free Expect news on NVIDIA Blackwell, sovereign AI initiatives, new regional partnerships and how European innovators are turning intent into infrastructure with NVIDIA. From Downing Street to the Dôme de Paris, this week reads less like a schedule and more like a strategy. This isn't just a collection of conferences. It's a continental shift -- where Europe is aligning talent, policy and compute to lead in AI. This is just chapter one. But the story is already racing ahead.

Nvidia wants to help turn the UK into an AI powerhouse - here's how

New projects include AI for financial firms, and skills training Nvidia has announced new partnerships with the UK government and financial regulators to expand the use of AI tools. The company has revealed new collaborations with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) on using AI in workflows. Nvidia says the move, which also includes the establishment of the 'U.K. Sovereign AI Industry Forum' to accelerate the country's AI ecosystem, looks to further its ambition for Britain to be an "AI maker, not an AI taker." The news was announced by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang at London Tech Week 2025, where he joined UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Minister for Investment Poppy Gustafsson on stage. Starmer and Huang both agreed the UK need to 'lean in' to AI, arguing it will make the country more secure, with cybersecurity protections and economic growth. To support this, a new UK Nvidia AI Technology Center will look to offer "hands-on" training in AI, data science and accelerated computing, focusing on foundation model builders, embodied AI, materials science and earth systems modeling. A new AI-powered digital sandbox powered by Nvidia and the FAC will offer financial services firms a "digital testing environment", allowing them the chance to try out new AI initatives and services. And the company will be working with DSIT to give UK universities access to AI tools, 6G research platforms and training resources to help boost research and development on AI-native wireless networks. "We have big plans when it comes to developing the next wave of AI innovations here in the U.K. -- not only so we can deliver the economic growth needed for our Plan for Change, but maintain our position as a global leader," UK Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Peter Kyle added. "Central to that is making sure we have the infrastructure to power AI, so I welcome NVIDIA setting up the U.K. Sovereign AI Industry Forum -- bringing together leading British businesses to develop and deploy this across the U.K. so we can drive growth and opportunity."

Jensen Huang compared to Tony Stark as he talks up Nvidia's AI investment in the U.K.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang got the rockstar treatment during London Tech Week -- and even garnered some comparisons to Tony Stark The conference attendees waited in long lines before the conference opened to get a good seat for Huang's event with the U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Many people didn't even manage to get into the talk. "He's like Iron Man," one conference goer told CNBC about Huang. "The amount of infrastructure required for AI wouldn't be possible without that man." The Nvidia (NVDA) co-founder and CEO called the U.K. "the envy of the world" in a "Goldilocks circumstance," during his appearance. Huang also told the audience that Nvidia will continue to pour cash into Britain, which he called "such a great place to invest." The company will start an AI lab there and wants to upskill the workforce. He said, "Because of AI, every industry in the U.K. will be a tech industry." He added: "The U.K. has one of the richest AI communities anywhere on the planet, the deepest thinkers, the best universities...and the third largest AI capital investment of anywhere in the world. Meanwhile, Starmer emphasized the country's "sovereign AI ambitions," stating that the government will invest £1 billion in AI by 2030. Huang's appearance in London kicked off his European tour. He plans to visit Paris this week, where he is likely to meet with French Prime Minister Emmanuel Macron. Nvidia is also working with Germany to help them build a supercomputer using Nvidia architecture and with Sweden to construct the Scandinavian country's first national AI infrastructure.

'He's like Iron Man': Jensen Huang lit up London Tech Week -- and we were in the room

The Nvidia boss -- whom Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives dubs the "godfather of AI" -- is more like a rockstar these days, given his wide-spanning effect on the AI industry. "The amount of infrastructure required for AI wouldn't be possible without that man," one attendee at London Tech Week said. "He's like Iron Man," the attendee added, referencing the popular Marvel superhero who is a tech billionaire inventor under the name of Tony Stark. The lines to get into the Olympia auditorium were already building around 40 minutes before Jensen was set to take the stage alongside U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Not everyone managed to get in -- but there were helpfully screens around the venue where people could catch a glimpse of Huang's talk. The Nvidia CEO gave his continued bullish assessment of artificial intelligence, calling it an "incredible technology" and saying it should be seen as infrastructure, just like electricity. There weren't any multi-billion dollar investments touted at London Tech Week. But the biggest win for Starmer and the U.K. by far was Huang's lavish praise for the country. Wearing his trademark leather jacket, Huang called the U.K. the "envy of the world" that is in the midst of a "Goldilocks circumstance," boasting a vibrant venture capital ecosystem, as well as budding AI entrepreneurs from leading firms including Google DeepMind, Synthesia, Wayve and ElevenLabs. Speaking alongside Huang, Starmer spoke in an animated manner as he touted Nvidia's investments in the U.K. Earlier in the day, the U.S. chipmaker announced a new "U.K. sovereign AI industry forum," as well as commitments from cloud vendors Nscale and Nebius to deploy new facilities containing thousands of its Blackwell GPU chips. Starmer spoke at length about AI's promise and the ways in which it could ease the burdens faced by the U.K.'s public sector institutions, from hospitals to schools. Huang added that the U.K. is "such a great place to invest," noting that Nvidia plans to partner with the country to upskill tech workers and build out domestic AI infrastructure. "Infrastructure enables more research -- more research, more breakthroughs, more companies," the Nvidia chief said. "That flywheel will start taking off. It's already quite large, but we're just going to get that flywheel going." Starmer thanked Huang for his point, commenting that "the confidence it gives when you explain it that way is huge." "From our point of view, we're really pleased to be seen that way," the U.K. leader said. The pair shook hands at the end. Altogether, there was a lot of energy in the room. Huang said he was "excited" for London Tech Week, and he was met with a round of applause from the audience. Huang has become the CEO everyone wants to be seen with. Nvidia has positioned itself as central to the AI revolution, which many commentators say is in the early innings. Nvidia wants that revolution to be built on its chips. And for countries like the U.K., these moments provide a chance for the country to tout its investment potential and for its leader to publicly share a stage with the man seen as powering the AI push. London was Huang's first stop in a broader European tour. The Nvidia boss will travel to Paris later this week, where the chipmaker will host its GTC conference. Politicians including President Emmanuel Macron, who has driven France's ambition to become a European AI hub, will also likely want some face time with Huang.

U.K. and NVIDIA announce £1B AI push at London Tech Week

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang and U.K. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer opened London Tech Week at Olympia, signaling a national policy shift toward AI with investments in people, platforms, and partnerships. The U.K. will invest approximately £1 billion in AI research compute by 2030, starting this year. Huang stated AI will transform all sectors in the U.K. into tech industries. Starmer added that every government department is evaluating AI integration. The U.K. possesses a robust AI community, top universities, and the third-largest AI capital investment globally, according to Huang. He believes that building AI supercomputers in the U.K. will attract startups and enable researchers. NVIDIA will establish an AI lab in the U.K. and collaborate to upskill developers in AI. Huang said that infrastructure fuels research, breakthroughs, and new companies. Prime Minister Starmer announced that the U.K. will invest approximately £1 billion in AI research compute by 2030. Initiatives include: "We need to showcase what we have," Starmer said, emphasizing a two-way conversation between the government and industry. He also emphasized the U.K.'s "sovereign AI ambitions," noting that AI reflects a nation's culture and history. Across Europe, countries are focusing on deploying AI at scale. Initiatives include: Huang noted AI has advanced significantly, and NVIDIA has over 1,700 Inception members and 500 employees across four U.K. offices. NVIDIA is building 'AI factories of the future' with U.K. companies and powering startups such as Basecamp Research and Wayve. Jensen Huang will headline NVIDIA GTC Paris at VivaTech on June 11 at 11:00 a.m. CEST at the Dôme de Paris. The event requires a VivaTech or GTC Paris pass to attend in person. A livestream will be available globally.

NVIDIA CEO Huang says United Kingdom in 'Goldilocks' Position for AI

What if the perfect environment for artificial intelligence already exists? According to NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, the UK might just be that place. Describing the nation as being in a "Goldilocks" zone for AI, Huang highlights how the UK's unique blend of academic excellence, innovative technology, and balanced regulation creates an ecosystem that's "just right" for innovation. While global giants like the US and China dominate AI headlines with their scale, the UK's strategic mix of talent, infrastructure, and vision positions it as a quiet but formidable leader in the race to shape the future of AI. Could this small yet mighty nation hold the blueprint for ethical and sustainable AI growth? In this breakdown, Bloomberg Television explore why the UK's AI ecosystem is thriving and how it's using its strengths to punch above its weight on the global stage. From the world-class research hubs of Oxford and Cambridge to the vibrant tech startups of London and Manchester, the UK is fostering a collaborative environment where innovation meets real-world application. You'll discover how government initiatives like the National AI Strategy and ethical frameworks are not just supporting growth but making sure it's sustainable and inclusive. As we unpack the UK's "Goldilocks" position, consider this: could its balanced approach to AI development offer lessons to the rest of the world? The UK's AI ecosystem thrives on a synergy of world-class academic institutions, a dynamic technology sector, and forward-thinking government initiatives. Universities such as Oxford, Cambridge, and Imperial College London are globally recognized for their new contributions to AI research. These institutions excel in areas like machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision, producing a steady stream of highly skilled graduates who fuel innovation. Beyond academia, the UK's tech hubs in cities like London, Manchester, and Edinburgh foster a vibrant startup culture. These hubs act as incubators for AI-driven enterprises, offering a collaborative environment where academia, industry, and government intersect. This ecosystem not only accelerates innovation but also ensures that research translates into practical applications. Several factors underpin the UK's strong position in AI development, creating a robust foundation for sustained growth: These drivers collectively enable the UK to maintain its competitive edge in the global AI race, fostering an environment where innovation and ethical practices coexist. Explore further guides and articles from our vast library that you may find relevant to your interests in Artificial Intelligence (AI). The UK's strategic position in AI opens up fantastic opportunities across a wide range of industries, driving advancements that benefit both society and the economy: Beyond these sectors, the UK's leadership in AI has the potential to create high-value jobs, stimulate economic growth, and strengthen its influence in global technology policy discussions. The ripple effects of AI innovation extend far beyond individual industries, shaping the broader economy and society. Innovation lies at the core of the UK's AI strategy, with companies like DeepMind leading new research that pushes the boundaries of AI capabilities. These advancements are supported by innovative hardware, such as NVIDIA's GPUs, which enable faster and more efficient AI computations. The UK's ability to combine research excellence with technological infrastructure positions it as a global leader in AI innovation. Collaboration is a key factor in the UK's success. Partnerships between academia, industry, and government ensure that technological breakthroughs translate into real-world applications. This collaborative approach accelerates progress while delivering tangible societal and economic benefits. By fostering an environment where innovation thrives, the UK is setting the stage for long-term leadership in AI. While the UK is well-positioned, it operates in a highly competitive global AI landscape. Nations like the United States and China are investing heavily in AI research and development, creating a race for dominance in this fantastic field. These countries benefit from vast resources and large-scale initiatives, making the competition fierce. However, the UK's unique combination of talent, infrastructure, and strategic vision allows it to carve out a distinct role. By focusing on ethical AI practices, fostering innovation, and using its existing strengths, the UK can maintain its competitive edge. This approach not only positions the country as a leader in AI but also as a key contributor to the global AI ecosystem, shaping the future of technology on a global scale. Jensen Huang's assertion that the UK occupies a "Goldilocks" position for AI underscores the country's potential to lead in this fantastic field. With its strong academic foundations, skilled workforce, and supportive government policies, the UK is well-equipped to capitalize on emerging opportunities. As the global AI landscape continues to evolve, the UK's strategic positioning will play a critical role in shaping the trajectory of AI technology worldwide.

Keir Starmer Unveils UK-NVIDIA AI Plan To Train 7.5 Million Workers By 2030 -- Jensen Huang Calls It 'Only Way To Survive' - NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA), Oracle (NYSE:ORCL)

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveiled an ambitious plan to train 7.5 million workers in artificial intelligence (AI) by 2030 during the London Tech Week 2025 on Monday. The plan is set to receive sponsorship from NVIDIA NVDA, led by CEO Jensen Huang, who was also present at the event. What Happened: Starmer, in his address at the London Tech Week, emphasized the significant role of AI in various industries, particularly in health and defense, reported TechRadar. He referred to AI as a transformative force and outlined plans to ensure that 7.5 million workers are trained in AI by 2030. NVIDIA is set to sponsor a "talent pipeline" as part of the initiative. The plan also includes a new tech-first training program and a £185 million ($251.20 million) investment in education at the school and university levels. Starmer and NVIDIA's CEO, Huang, agreed on the importance of the U.K. embracing AI, given its potential to enhance cybersecurity and stimulate economic growth. Huang describes AI as "the great equalizer" for making programming and cybersecurity more accessible through natural language prompts that "speak human," eliminating the need to learn coding languages like Python or C++. Both Huang and the Prime Minister believe AI will "make humans more human. Huang characterized AI as a foundational infrastructure that demands significant investment and long-term commitment. He commended the U.K.'s strong standing in the AI sector. He describes the UK as being in a "Goldilocks" zone for AI, citing its top-tier universities, strong research communities and ranking as the third-largest recipient of AI venture capital after the U.S. and China -- creating an ideal ecosystem for innovation. NVIDIA intends to set up an AI lab in the U.K. and invest in quantum computing as part of its broader commitment. CEO Jensen Huang encouraged all sectors to adopt technology and AI in their operations, forecasting that every U.K. industry will soon evolve into a tech-driven one. The Nvidia CEO says that embracing AI is "only one way you can survive." SEE ALSO: Ron DeSantis Takes A Dig At California, Says State Officials Living In A 'Leftist Information Bubble' Amid Unrest -- Spring Break Crackdown A Model Response, Says Florida Governor - Benzinga Why It Matters: The U.K.'s focus on AI aligns with a global trend of countries investing in AI and tech infrastructure. Earlier in March, Oracle ORCL pledged to invest $5 billion in the U.K.'s AI-driven cloud infrastructure. This move was seen as a strategic step to tap into the growing AI industry in Britain. Meanwhile, OpenAI and SoftBank's Stargate were considering a major U.K. investment to fuel AI growth. The UK government, led by Keir Starmer, had announced plans to boost investment in its growing AI industry, including developers' access to energy. These developments, along with the recent announcement by Prime Minister Starmer, indicate a concerted effort to position the U.K. as a global leader in AI and tech innovation. Meanwhile, CEO Jensen Huang has been vocal about the importance of AI, urging the U.S. to invest in reskilling and workforce development to compete with skilled Chinese AI researchers in a May address. According to Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings, Nvidia has a growth score of 98.62% and a momentum rating of 70.60%. Click here to see how it compares to other leading tech companies. READ MORE: Bitcoin Is Up 27% Since Mark Cuban Called The Top Cryptocurrency A 'Better Buy' Amid Trump Tariff-Fueled Downturn - Benzinga Image via Shutterstock Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors. NVDANVIDIA Corp$142.400.48%Stock Score Locked: Edge Members Only Benzinga Rankings give you vital metrics on any stock - anytime. Unlock RankingsEdge RankingsMomentum70.43Growth98.63QualityNot AvailableValue7.19Price TrendShortMediumLongOverviewORCLOracle Corp$174.730.41%Market News and Data brought to you by Benzinga APIs