Summary
The UK has launched its most powerful supercomputer, Isambard-AI, in Bristol. This supercomputer, along with another in Cambridge, aims to support artificial intelligence projects like reducing NHS waiting times and addressing climate change. The UK government also announced investment in AI growth areas in Scotland and Wales and plans to train millions in AI skills.
Key Facts
- Isambard-AI is the UK's most powerful supercomputer and is now fully operational in Bristol.
- Technology Secretary Peter Kyle officially launched Isambard-AI as part of new government AI plans.
- The supercomputer will work on public projects like healthcare improvements and climate change solutions.
- AI Growth Zones in Scotland and Wales will receive significant investment from the government.
- The Isambard-AI was initially used for a vaccine development project before becoming fully operational.
- Isambard-AI and another supercomputer, Dawn, form part of the UK's AI Research Resource.
- Over the next five years, the UK's computing capacity for AI research will expand significantly.
- The UK government is training millions of people to prepare for changes AI might bring to jobs and industries.
