Tag: AI

Thousands of jobs are set to be unlocked as a powerhouse coalition including British AI firm Nscale, local universities and leading skills providers join forces to supercharge planning, new opportunities and the build of the North East’s new AI Growth Zone.   With new roles expected including in construction through to energy to cutting-edge AI – the new taskforce will work hand-in-hand […]

Nscale, the UK-headquartered AI infrastructure provider, is today announcing a historic commitment to the UK AI sector with a range of leading US technology companies, including Microsoft, NVIDIA and OpenAI. Today’s package comes alongside the UK-US Technology Partnership, demonstrating how the two countries can build our AI capability together. Nscale and Microsoft are today announcing […]

An AI Growth Zone for the North East is set to unlock more than 5,000 new jobs in the years to come and bring in £30 billion in investment as the region becomes a hub for AI development. North East Mayor Kim McGuinness said securing the new deal would see the benefits of AI reach […]

Northumbria University has launched a pioneering centre of excellence in responsible artificial intelligence (AI) research and expertise. The Northumbria Centre for Responsible AI is set to be a “go-to” trusted voice in the region for knowledge and advice on key aspects of AI deployment.   The Centre brings together leading academics, policymakers, government and industry experts to advance […]

Northumberland County Council’s Cabinet has agreed a transaction, subject to contract, with funds managed by Blackstone, a leading global asset management firm and one of UK’s largest investors, regarding the NEP3 land site in Cambois, to enable the potential development of a ‘Hyperscale Datacentre Campus’.  Welcoming the agreement, Council Leader, Cllr Glen Sanderson said: “This […]