LONDON, UK (AI Reporter/News): Microsoft has announced the establishment of a new AI hub in London, further solidifying its commitment to advancing artificial intelligence research and development. This strategic move comes on the heels of the recent formation of Microsoft AI, a dedicated organization focused on driving innovation in consumer AI products and research, including the groundbreaking Copilot technology.
Jordan Hoffmann, a distinguished AI scientist with a rich background including DeepMind and Inflection, and a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from Harvard, is set to lead Microsoft AI’s new hub.
A Leap Forward
In a recent blog post, Mustafa Suleyman, EVP and CEO of Microsoft AI, elaborated about the the opening of a new AI hub in London.
Pioneering Language Model Advancements
Microsoft AI London will drive pioneering work to advance state-of-the-art language models and their supporting infrastructure,” stated Suleyman, in a first blog post on April 7, 2024.
The hub will focus on creating world-class tooling for foundation models, collaborating closely with Microsoft’s global AI teams and partners like OpenAI.
Thrilled to Share
Microsoft AI’s CEO expressed his excitement, stating, “I’m thrilled to share that Microsoft AI is opening a new AI hub in the heart of London. Microsoft AI London will drive pioneering work to advance state-of-the-art language models and their supporting infrastructure, and to create world-class tooling for foundation models, collaborating closely with our AI teams across Microsoft and with our partners, including OpenAI.”
Microsoft AI: Exceptional Leadership
The new hub will be led by Jordan Hoffmann, an AI scientist and engineer who previously distinguished himself at Inflection and DeepMind. Hoffmann will be joined by a talented group of Microsoft AI team members based in the London Paddington office.
“The new AI hub will be led by Jordan Hoffmann, an exceptional AI scientist and engineer. Prior to joining Microsoft AI, Hoffmann distinguished himself as an AI pioneer at Inflection and DeepMind, based in London.”, Microsoft’s EVP said.
Significant Investment
Microsoft AI plans to make a significant, long-term investment in the U.K., tapping into the enormous pool of AI talent and expertise in the region. In the coming weeks and months, they will be posting job openings and actively hiring exceptional individuals.
Great News
Mustafa, a British citizen born and raised in London, expressed his pride in co-founding and building a cutting-edge AI business in the U.K. He stated, “I’m deeply aware of the extraordinary talent pool and AI ecosystem in the U.K., and I’m excited to make this commitment to the U.K. on behalf of Microsoft AI.”
“This is great news for Microsoft AI and for the U.K. As a British citizen, born and raised in London, I’m proud to have co-founded and built a cutting-edge AI business here. I’m deeply aware of the extraordinary talent pool and AI ecosystem in the U.K., and I’m excited to make this commitment to the U.K. on behalf of Microsoft AI. I know – through my close work with thought leaders in the U.K. government, business community and academia – that the country is committed to advancing AI responsibly and with a safety-first commitment to drive investment, innovation and economic growth. Our decision to open this hub in the U.K. reflects this ambition.”, He elaborated in a blog post.
Reflects Ambition
The Microsoft AI London hub adds to Microsoft’s existing presence in the U.K., including the Microsoft Research Cambridge lab. It builds off Microsoft’s recently announced £2.5 billion investment to upskill the U.K. workforce for the AI era and to build the infrastructure to power the AI economy.
Stay tuned for more updates as Microsoft AI continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible with AI and extend the benefits to every person and organization across the U.K.
“The Microsoft AI London hub adds to Microsoft’s existing presence in the U.K., including the Microsoft Research Cambridge lab, home to some of the foremost researchers in the areas of AI, cloud and productivity. At the same time, it builds off Microsoft’s recently announced £2.5 billion investment to upskill the U.K. workforce for the AI era and to build the infrastructure to power the AI economy, including our commitment to bring 20,000 of the most advanced GPUs to the country by 2026.”, the blog post revealed.
A Bright Future for AI in the UK
The establishment of Microsoft AI hub in London signifies a significant step forward for the UK’s AI landscape. With its focus on cutting-edge research, talent development, and responsible AI advancement, the hub is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of AI, both within the UK and globally.
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