Cisco reveals $100m investment in UK AI

Cisco has announced a major investment into the UK's AI scene. The networking giant has revealed a $100m (£77m) commitment that includes a new partnership with University College London (UCL) aimed at creating one of the world's largest AI research centres. The facility will house between 200 and 250 masters students and researchers looking to take on some of the biggest AI industry challenges, as well as continue Cisco's 30-year relationship with UCL. "It's wonderful to renew our partnership with Cisco and work together to upskill the UK in machine learning and artificial intelligence," said UCL provost Professor Michael Arthur. "I'm particularly looking forward to opening the new AI Centre in the coming months to position us as a sector leader in computer science."