Navigating the Future of International Technology
Since July, Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government has reviewed AI costs, cancelling £1.3 billion in planned investments, including an £800 million supercomputer at Edinburgh University. Tech Minister Kyle shifts AI focus, dismisses adviser Rajkumar, aiming to cut costs and reduce direct investments. OUR TAKEAI strategy towards cost-cutting rather than direct industry investment. The government has…
Amazon Web Services (AWS) will invest $10.5 billion in UK data centres over the next five years, supporting over 14,000 jobs. The expansion is driven by growing demand for cloud services, especially in AI, and aligns with the UK’s efforts to attract foreign investments. OUR TAKEAmazon Web Services’ £8 billion ($10.5 billion) investment in UK…
The UK government’s decision to classify data centres as “critical national infrastructure” places them alongside essential systems like energy and water utilities. This new status will empower the government to provide targeted support to data centres during critical incidents, thereby reducing potential economic disruptions. OUR TAKEThe designation of data centres as CNI is a clear…
Luke Teoh emphasises the need for young people to engage in internet governance, helping shape future policies on cybersecurity and privacy. AI integration into education, particularly language learning, and the focus on sustainable technology development, are central to Teoh’s work. The involvement of young professionals is critical to shaping the future of internet governance and…