In his address, Hassabis advocated for establishing international standards for the use of copyrighted material in AI model development, reflecting the global nature of these technologies.

This investment aligns with the UK government's vision for AI innovation and adoption, supporting the country's technological ambitions.

At the Google AI event, the company also unveiled new products, including enhanced UK data residency for its productivity tool, Google Agentspace, and the introduction of the Chirp 3 audio generation model to its Vertex AI platform.

On the same day, Oracle announced a significant commitment to the UK, planning to invest $5 billion over the next five years to meet the growing demand for cloud services.

Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind, recently emphasized the UK's critical role in leading global artificial intelligence (AI) deployment during a Google AI event.

He highlighted that the UK's top universities and talent pool position the country at the forefront of technology, making it essential for the UK to assert its influence both economically and geopolitically.

Hassabis, who founded DeepMind in London in 2010 and sold it to Google in 2014, praised Britain's educational institutions and talent as key assets for technological innovation.

Additionally, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer recently indicated that an economic deal focused on advanced technology is being negotiated with the United States, further highlighting the UK's strategic focus on technology.