In an announcement on Sunday (April 7), Microsoft revealed it is opening a new hub close to London Paddington Station
The new hub 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,” a Microsoft press release revealed.
You can read the press release here
What does the new Microsoft AI Hub opening mean?
This new opening reveals the “enormous pool of AI talent and expertise in the U.K., and Microsoft AI plans to make a significant, long-term investment in the region as we (Microsoft) begin hiring the best AI scientists and engineers into this new AI hub.”
The new hub will be headed by AI Scientist and Engineer, Jordan Hoffman.
Mr Hoffman said: “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. “
The London hub is the second site in Microsoft’s presence in the UK after it opened its first lab in Cambridge.
As cyber threats grow in sophistication, traditional methods of protection—such as static firewalls or signature-based antivirus tools—struggle to keep up. Enter machine learning (ML),
In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly advanced, and its influence is becoming more pronounced in the field of cybersecurity. While AI offers
In today’s increasingly digital world, cybersecurity threats are a constant concern for businesses of all sizes. With cyberattacks becoming more sophisticated and frequent, the
In the ever-evolving world of technology, businesses must stay ahead to remain competitive. With 2024 bringing unprecedented advancements in IT and growing demands
In November 2024, cybersecurity experts uncovered a sophisticated attack method known as “SEO poisoning,” where cybercriminals manipulate search engine results to distribute malware. A
In today’s increasingly connected world, the security of your wireless network is more crucial than ever. As a reseller of WatchGuard products, 4th Platform
Since 2020, working from home (WFH) has become commonplace. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, almost every company had to switch their traditionally
In the digital age, establishing a strong online presence is more critical than ever. One of the key components in achieving this is a
In today’s digital age, the healthcare sector faces increasing threats from cyber attacks. The UK healthcare system, known for its comprehensive and inclusive nature,
According to councillors, Cheshire East Council should prepare for cyber-attacks by playing out scenarios. Why has Cheshire East Council acted this way? This is
