British companies call for equal sharing of 40 billion AI investment with American companies
Recently, the investment boom in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) has continued to heat up, and global technology giants have increased their investment. According to incomplete statistics, the total global AI-related investment has exceeded US$40 billion in the past 10 days, of which US companies dominate. However, British technology companies have recently publicly called for equal sharing of this huge investment with American companies to promote the balanced development of the global AI ecosystem.
The following are hot topics and hot content in the global AI field in the past 10 days:
| topic | Popularity index | Mainly participated enterprises | The amount involved (US$ 100 million) |
|---|---|---|---|
| British companies call for equal distribution of AI investment | 95 | DeepMind, BenevolentAI | 400 |
| New AI regulations for the U.S. government | 88 | Google, Microsoft | 120 |
| Dispute on the EU AI ethical framework | 85 | Siemens, SAP | 80 |
| China's AI chip breakthrough | 82 | Huawei, Cambrian | 60 |
The demands and backgrounds of British companies
As one of the important birthplaces of global AI technology, the UK has world-class AI companies such as DeepMind. However, in recent years, American companies have significantly led the scale of investment and market share in the AI field. The latest report released by the British Technology Industry Association (TechUK) shows that in the past 10 days, US companies have accounted for as much as 70%, while UK companies accounted for only 12%.
Demis Hassabis, CEO of DeepMind, publicly stated: "The development of AI technology should not be dominated by a single country, and global collaboration can achieve technological breakthroughs. We call on investors to allocate resources more equitably, especially in the field of basic research." This statement was supported by the British government's science and technology department.
| Country/Region | AI investment proportion (%) | Representative Enterprises |
|---|---|---|
| USA | 70 | Google, Microsoft, OpenAI |
| U.K. | 12 | DeepMind, BenevolentAI |
| EU | 10 | Siemens, SAP |
| China | 8 | Huawei, Cambrian |
Analysis of global AI investment landscape
From the perspective of investment fields, the US$40 billion AI investment in the past 10 days is mainly concentrated in the following directions:
| Investment field | Amount (US$ 100 million) | Annual growth rate (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Basic algorithm research | 150 | 45 |
| AI chips | 120 | 60 |
| Industry applications | 80 | 30 |
| Ethics and Security | 50 | 200 |
It is worth noting that investment in the fields of AI ethics and security has shown explosive growth, reflecting a significant increase in global attention to AI technology risks. The latest draft of the European Union's AI Act clearly requires that at least 20% of AI investment be used for ethical and security research, and this policy trend may further affect the flow of global investment.
Future Outlook
Industry insiders generally believe that as countries deepen their understanding of the strategic value of AI, the political color of investment distribution may become stronger. Michelle Donelan, UK Secretary of Digitalization, Culture, Media and Sports, said: "We are discussing with EU and Asian partners to establish a more equitable AI investment mechanism to ensure that technological development benefits all mankind." At the same time, American technology companies emphasize market-oriented principles and believe that investment should flow to the most innovative companies.
This debate on the allocation of AI investment is not only about economic interests, but will also affect the evolution of the global science and technology governance pattern. In the next 10 days, with the convening of the G7 Digital Ministerial Conference, new progress may be made on related issues.
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