Microsoft Launches AI Hub in London, Escalating Talent War

The new hub, led by former DeepMind scientist Jordan Hoffmann, marks a significant investment in the UK's AI sector and challenges Google's dominance.

Microsoft announces the opening of a new artificial intelligence hub in London, aiming to become a major player in the AI talent war.
The London AI hub will be led by Jordan Hoffmann, a former scientist at Google's DeepMind, and will focus on developing state-of-the-art language models and infrastructure.
Microsoft's investment in the AI hub is part of a broader £2.5 billion commitment to the UK, including data center infrastructure and AI talent development.
The move is seen as a direct challenge to Google, especially considering the recent hiring of DeepMind co-founder Mustafa Suleyman by Microsoft.
The establishment of the AI hub is expected to create jobs and bolster the UK's position as a leading technology superpower.