Google announced the opening of its data centre in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, as part of a two-year GBP 5B investment in the UK. The data centre will help meet growing demand for Google’s AI-powered services like Google Cloud, Workspace, Search and Maps. The GBP 5 billion investment includes Google’s capital expenditure, research and development, and related engineering over the next two years – and encompasses Google DeepMind with its AI research in science and healthcare. The investments will help the UK develop its AI economy. Google’s investment is projected to create 8,250 jobs annually at UK businesses.
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