Microsoft AI Expands with New London Hub to Tap into Vast Talent Pool
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Microsoft is doubling down on its AI efforts in the UK with the opening of a major new AI hub in London. The Microsoft AI London outpost will focus on advancing state-of-the-art language models, supporting infrastructure, and tooling for foundation models.
The hub will be led by AI scientist and engineer Jordan Hoffmann, who previously distinguished himself as a pioneer at AI companies Inflection and DeepMind, which are also based in London.
“There is an enormous pool of AI talent and expertise in the UK, and Microsoft AI plans to make a significant, long-term investment in the region as we begin hiring the best AI scientists and engineers into this new AI hub,” said Mustafa Suleyman, EVP and CEO of Microsoft AI.
Suleyman, who co-founded AI startup Inflection before it was acquired by Microsoft, is a British citizen born and raised in London. “I’m proud to have co-founded and built a cutting-edge AI business here. I’m deeply aware of the extraordinary talent pool and AI ecosystem in the UK,” he commented.
Microsoft has an existing AI research presence in the UK through its Microsoft Research lab in Cambridge. However, the new dedicated Microsoft AI London hub signals the company’s increased commitment to advancing the field in Britain.
The UK has phenomenal AI talent and a long established culture of responsible AI development.
Today I’m proud to be opening a new office: Microsoft AI London. If you’d like to join us, get in touch. We’re hiring!https://t.co/DmFD3wFwQi
The investment builds upon Microsoft’s recently announced £2.5 billion pledge to upskill the UK workforce and build AI infrastructure – including bringing 20,000 advanced GPUs to the country by 2026.
Microsoft AI London will work in tandem with other Microsoft teams as well as partners such as OpenAI. The firm anticipates announcing job vacancies in the near future and is looking for highly motivated individuals eager to address the significant challenges in the field of AI.
“I am well aware – through my intensive collaboration with influential individuals in the UK government, the business sector, and the academic world – that the nation is dedicated to promoting AI in a responsible manner, prioritizing safety, to spur investment, innovation, and economic growth,” voiced Suleyman.
“The choice to establish this hub in the UK is a reflection of this goal.”
Credit: Charles Postiaux
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