A major technological alliance was officially sealed on July 21, 2025, between the British government and the leading AI company OpenAI, which promises to transform the national digital landscape. The strategic agreement provides for unprecedented investments of 1 billion pounds, aimed at a tenfold increase in computing capacity over the next five years.
The ambitious initiative includes the integration of high-tech supercomputers such as Isambard-AI in Bristol and Dawn in Cambridge through the specialized AI Research Resource (AIRR) platform. The partnership will combine the expertise of leading technology giants like NVIDIA, HPE, and Intel.
The Minister of Technology, Peter Kyle, emphasized the potential of the joint program to catalyze innovative solutions in critically important public sectors - healthcare, education, and justice. Additionally, OpenAI receives the opportunity to significantly expand its operations in the United Kingdom, including the creation of research centers and experimental projects.