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Report Confusion Plagues Thailand's New Digital Nomad Visa, Leaving Applicants Stranded
Moat house rooftop bar, one or two Fridays a month. There's a chalk board at the front on the street announcing events. Bar is open to everyone. -
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UK Labour U-turn: Scotland to Host UK’s Most Powerful Supercomputer in Renewed AI Push
In a striking reversal of previous plans, the UK government has confirmed that a new supercomputer will be built in Edinburgh, Scotland—reviving a high-profile tech project that had been shelved less than a year ago. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the investment as part of a broader spending review, earmarking up to £750 million to bring the initiative back to life. The announcement comes after Labour previously scrapped the original £800 million plan proposed by the Conservative government, dismissing it in August as one of several “unfunded commitments.” However, the new administration now appears to be embracing the project as a cornerstone of its economic and technological agenda. “We are investing in Scotland’s renewal, so working people are better off,” said Reeves on Wednesday. The decision has been met with widespread approval from industry leaders, who have long argued that the UK lags behind global competitors in AI infrastructure. Speaking at London Tech Week just days before the announcement, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang told Prime Minister Keir Starmer that while the UK had the talent and ambition to lead in artificial intelligence, it lacked the necessary hardware. “You can't do machine learning without a machine. The ability to build AI supercomputers here in the UK will naturally attract more AI startups,” Huang said, stressing the importance of infrastructure in building a thriving tech ecosystem. The supercomputer will be housed at the University of Edinburgh and is set to become the most powerful of its kind in the UK. It will work in tandem with the country’s developing network of high-performance computing facilities, known as the AI Research Resource. According to the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, the machine will “give scientists from across the UK the compute power they need.” Carolyn Dawson, chief executive of Founders Forum Group and Tech Nation, praised the move as a crucial milestone for Britain’s digital future. “The UK’s AI ecosystem is brimming with talent and ambition, but to truly compete on the world stage, we need robust, future-ready infrastructure,” she told Sky News. “This investment in compute power is exactly what’s required to accelerate innovation and secure a leading role for Britain in the global AI race.” Beyond enabling scientific breakthroughs, the new infrastructure is expected to significantly enhance the UK’s economic prospects. Government projections estimate that fully embracing AI technology could generate £47 billion annually for the UK economy. The AI Research Resource has already supported virtual testing of millions of potential new drugs and accelerated research into treatments for Alzheimer’s disease and cancer. Laura Citron, CEO of London & Partners, underscored the urgency of the investment. “If all the forecasts are right, the demand for compute is going to grow exponentially over the next few years,” she said. “That’s why it’s so important that the government is investing very significantly in AI infrastructure, as well as really freeing up the planning regulations so we can get data centres built at speed.” The Edinburgh supercomputer is only part of a broader national effort. Earlier this week, the prime minister also committed £1 billion in additional funding aimed at increasing the UK’s AI compute capacity twentyfold. Together, these moves signal a significant shift in policy direction—and a renewed ambition to position Britain at the forefront of the global AI landscape. Adapted by ASEAN Now from Sky News 2025-06-14 -
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California Dem Senator just chaotically disrupts a DHS presser…
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USA Gavin Newsom’s Stand Against Trump Revives His Presidential Hopes
Gavin Newsom’s Stand Against Trump Revives His Presidential Hopes -
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Report Surachate 'Big Joke' Hakpal Leads Southern Support for Troops Defending Thai Sovereignty
maybe that's his "Community Service" sentance ....... lol !
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