UK Prime Minister Sunak to Spend £100 Million on AI Chips: Building 'AI Research Resources' for the Nation

Shenzhen University's Artificial Intelligence Institute Officially Unveiled, Boosting AI Talent Cultivation

On April 21, 2025, Shenzhen University officially unveiled its Artificial Intelligence Institute, marking a significant step forward in the university's AI education and research. According to Shenzhen TV's Deep Vision News report, the institute will establish a basic research center and a computing platform, and will collaborate with Tencent Cloud to build an industry academy, promoting deep integration of industry, academia, and research. Image Note: Image generated by AI, image authorization service provider Midjourney. Currently, the Artificial Intelligence Institute boasts a strong team of approximately 80 teachers and researchers.

Rapid Advancement of AI in Advertising: Publishers Leading the Way

According to a 2025 early release study by the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB), while the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in advertising is rising, only 30% of advertising professionals have fully integrated AI into their media advertising lifecycle. The study reveals that while agencies and brands primarily leverage AI for audience identification and targeting, publishers are more inclined to utilize AI for ad inventory forecasting and demand analysis. The survey highlights two major challenges facing the advertising industry in AI adoption...

MIIT: Over 400 National-Level Specialized and Innovative Small and Giant Enterprises Cultivated in the AI Field

Xie Shaofeng, the chief engineer of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), stated that over 400 national-level specialized and innovative small and giant enterprises have been cultivated in the artificial intelligence field. The next step is to guide patient capital to increase support, accelerate the cultivation of a group of industry-leading enterprises and specialized and innovative SMEs. This includes building an open-source AI community, leveraging the role of the AI Standardization Technical Committee, and accelerating the development of key and urgently needed standards.

UK Poised to Attract $500 Billion Stargate AI Data Center Investment from OpenAI and SoftBank

Amidst the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, a significant strategic deployment concerning the future AI infrastructure is quietly unfolding. Sources reveal the UK is emerging as a prime contender to host a new overseas AI infrastructure project jointly developed by OpenAI and SoftBank, a development that has captured significant attention within the global tech community. This massive data center initiative, dubbed Stargate, boasts a staggering $500 billion investment, representing a colossal undertaking in the history of AI infrastructure. Although the project will initially be entirely based in the US,

International Arbitration Body Releases New AI Application Guidelines

The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), a leading international arbitration institution, recently released guidelines on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in arbitration. This initiative aims to provide legal professionals and arbitrators with practical advice on the ethical use of this emerging technology in arbitration proceedings. With rapid technological advancements, AI is increasingly being integrated into various industries, including law and arbitration. AI can play a significant role in document review, evidence analysis, and decision-making support, but its application also raises a number of ethical considerations.

Adobe Invests in UK AI Video Company Synthesia

UK-based startup Synthesia has secured a strategic investment from Adobe, recognizing its achievements in enterprise AI-generated video. Since its inception, Synthesia has pioneered AI video avatar technology, establishing itself as a market leader. The company boasts over $100 million in annual recurring revenue and is a preferred video solution for numerous businesses. Synthesia's services are currently utilized by over 60,000 companies globally.

UK AI Copyright Regulations Could Lead to Biased Models and Reduced Creator Revenue

Policy experts have voiced concerns over proposed AI copyright regulations in the UK, arguing that a lack of comprehensive text and data mining exemptions could lead to lower-quality AI models and stifle innovation. They suggest that prohibiting companies like OpenAI, Google, and Meta from using copyrighted material to train AI in the UK could result in biased model outputs, diminishing their effectiveness. The UK government launched a consultation in December 2024 to explore how to protect creators while allowing the use of creative content in AI model training.

Jack Ma Reiterates Focus on AI; Alibaba's All-in AI Strategy Draws Attention; Employees Say Performance Not Yet Tied to AI

Alibaba founder Jack Ma recently addressed company employees, reaffirming the importance of artificial intelligence and stating that AI's future role is to liberate, not replace, humanity. Previous market rumors suggested that all Alibaba departments would have AI-driven growth as a core performance metric by 2025. However, an Alibaba employee told the media that performance evaluations are not currently directly linked to AI, which remains an auxiliary tool. In response to inquiries, Alibaba stated that this was not an official announcement.

Global Artificial Intelligence Market Projected to Reach $368 Billion by 2034

SignalFire Raises Over $1 Billion to Focus on Applied AI Startups

Venture capital firm SignalFire announced it has secured over $1 billion in funding to support next-generation early-stage technology startups, particularly those innovating in applied artificial intelligence (AI). This capital will be allocated across multiple programs including SignalFire's Seed, Early, XIR (High-Retention), and Opportunity programs. The firm stated that this funding will be used to back founders pursuing disruptive innovations with the potential to 'reshape entire categories'. Image note: Image generated by AI, image licensing provided by Midjourney.