Google’s announcement of a £5 billion investment in artificial intelligence development in the United Kingdom, strategically timed ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit. The investment includes the inauguration of a state-of-the-art data center near London, aimed at supporting growing demand for AI-powered services such as Google Cloud, Search, Maps, and Workspace. The British Finance Minister described the move as “a powerful vote of confidence in the UK economy,” showcasing Google’s commitment to supporting economic growth and technological innovation in the region.
Google expects this two-year investment to generate around 8,250 jobs annually and further funds London-based DeepMind, led by Nobel laureate Demis Hassabis, focused on developing the next generation of AI systems. Ruth Porat, president and chief investment officer of Alphabet and Google, stated, “With today’s announcement, Google is deepening our roots in the UK and helping support Great Britain’s potential with AI to add £400 billion to the economy by 2030 while also enhancing critical social services.” Additionally, Google signed a renewable energy deal with Shell to bolster the country’s energy transition and aid grid stability.
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Meredith, S. (2025, September 16). Google to invest £5 billion in UK AI as Trump heads for state visit. CNBC. https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/16/google-to-invest-5-billion-in-uk-ai-as-trump-heads-for-state-visit.html