Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang praised the UK for its top-tier artificial intelligence (AI) talent and described the country as being in a "Goldilocks" position for AI advancement. However, he noted the lack of domestic AI infrastructure and pledged to increase local investments.
According to reports from Bloomberg, Reuters, and CNBC, Huang appeared alongside UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer during London Tech Week. He commended the government's January commitment to invest GBP1 billion (approx. US$1.4 billion) to expand national computing power by 20 times and relax data center development regulations.
Huang highlighted that the UK is the world's third-largest AI venture capital market, boasting an enviable AI community and startups such as DeepMind, Wayve, Synthesia, and ElevenLabs. Yet, it remains "the largest AI ecosystem in the world without its own infrastructure," which limits the full potential of its talent and entrepreneurial environment.
He further explained that generative AI models like ChatGPT require massive computational resources and data centers. Only by establishing "AI supercomputers" locally can the UK attract more startups and drive practical applications. "I think it's just such an incredible, incredible place to invest. I'm going to invest here," Huang stated.
Additionally, Nvidia announced a collaboration with the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to launch an "AI sandbox" in October. This controlled environment will help financial institutions test AI products and services while providing computing resources, data, and regulatory support. UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves also urged regulators to accelerate removing barriers to economic growth and prioritize innovation.
Nvidia revealed plans to establish a UK sovereign AI industry forum, including participants such as BAE Systems, BT Group, and Standard Chartered. Cloud service providers have committed to deploying Nvidia Blackwell GPUs in the UK to help scale AI computing power nationwide.
Furthermore, Huang said that in the past, using computers required knowledge of programming languages like C++ or Python, which posed a high entry barrier. Today, with AI models like ChatGPT and Gemini, anyone can use everyday language to write programs or compose poetry.
If users are not satisfied with the results, they can ask AI to improve them, and AI output can continue to be optimized. This intuitive form of interaction significantly reduces the difficulty of programming, turning a skill once reserved for a select few into one that everyone can possess.
This shift in human-computer interaction also encourages businesses to integrate AI into their workflows. For instance, OpenAI's paid enterprise users have already reached 3 million, reflecting the growing adoption of AI tools in the corporate world.
Looking ahead, Huang will attend VivaTech in Paris, Europe's premier technology startup event, where he will deliver a keynote speech and meet leaders from Germany, France, and Belgium to strengthen Nvidia's influence in the European AI sector.
Article edited by Jack Wu
