Microsoft is set to inject a whopping 2.5 billion pounds (approximately $3.2 billion) into Britain over the next three years. This substantial investment marks Microsoft’s most significant financial commitment to the country thus far. The UK government enthusiastically asserts that this generous funding will serve as a crucial foundation for the future expansion of artificial intelligence (AI),

In the world of tech and finance, this move by Microsoft is like a giant leap into the future. Picture this: 2.5 billion pounds flowing into the UK over three years! It’s like Microsoft is giving the British soil a high-five, saying, “Let’s grow some incredible AI together!” And guess what? The UK government is totally on board, cheering, “This is the boost we’ve been waiting for!”

Britain, where the economy is forecast to be sluggish in the coming years, is pushing for private investment to help fund new infrastructure, particularly in growth industries like AI.

Microsoft’s data center presence in Britain is set to significantly expand, thanks to the funding unveiled at a summit led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak this Monday. This boost will more than double the existing infrastructure, essential for powering innovative AI models.

“Today’s announcement is a turning point for the future of AI infrastructure and development in the UK,” Sunak said in a statement on Thursday.

Microsoft is moving forward with its strategy, despite President Brad Smith’s remarks in April. The country’s antitrust regulator ruled against the US company, raising concerns about the tech industry’s trust in Britain.

Since then, the UK regulator waved through a restructured version of Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, put Britain back in Microsoft’s favor.

In the latest announcement on Thursday, Microsoft is set to deliver over 20,000 cutting-edge Graphics Processing Units to Britain. These advanced GPUs play a crucial role in machine learning and the evolution of AI, as highlighted in the government statement.

The Investment plan makes sure the Britons have the essential skills required to build and work with AI, it added