Sovereign AI unit launched to back startups that transform daily life
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The UK government has launched the Sovereign AI Unit, a £500 million initiative to support AI startups that transform daily life and strengthen national security. The unit will invest in promising UK AI startups and provide hands-on support to help them scale.
The UK government has launched the Sovereign AI Unit, a £500 million initiative to support AI startups. The unit will invest directly in high-potential AI companies, helping them scale quickly and compete globally. The first company to receive equity investment is Callosum, an AI infrastructure startup. Six further startups will gain access to the UK's AI Research Resource supercomputer network. The Sovereign AI Unit will provide backed companies with access to resources, including fully funded use of the UK's largest AI supercomputers and fast-tracked access to global talent. The government aims to keep technical expertise and economic rewards within the UK, reducing reliance on overseas tech firms.
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