The UK must build smarter networks to lead in AI

AI tools are reshaping the global economy, and the UK has a chance to lead this transformation.

According to recent Microsoft data, AI is set to boost UK GDP by an estimated £550 billion by 2035, creating new job opportunities and driving productivity.

However, the UK must urgently upgrade its IT infrastructure to capitalize on this growth. A recent report from the Tony Blair Institute highlights that the UK controls just 3% of global computing power required to support an AI-led economy.

In comparison, the United States owns 75% of the world’s AI supercomputers. Without addressing this imbalance, the UK risks falling behind in the AI race.

Government initiatives, such as the AI Opportunities Action Plan, have already ...