'Gemini for the United Kingdom': Google Cloud Announces AI Products, Skills Initiatives, and Startup Credits for Organisations Across the UK
Google Cloud and Google DeepMind CEOs recently participated in the "Gemini for the United Kingdom" event in London. During the event, they were joined by industry leaders from BT Group and WPP. Google Cloud introduced new AI product updates, such as the release of Chirp 3 on Vertex AI and UK data residency for Agentspace. The event showcased the latest advancements and collaborations in the tech industry.
Google Cloud and Google DeepMind Event Highlights
Google Cloud and Google DeepMind CEOs headlined the "Gemini for the United Kingdom" event in London, alongside industry leaders from BT Group and WPP. Google Cloud unveiled new AI product updates, including the launch of Chirp 3 on Vertex AI and UK data residency for Agentspace. Google Cloud also expanded its AI skilling initiatives, increasing access to training and certification programs for developers, students, professionals, and higher education institutions in the UK – all at no cost.
Event Details
LONDON, March 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Google Cloud today announced new AI products, initiatives, and skills training for the United Kingdom at an exclusive "Gemini for the United Kingdom" event held at Google DeepMind's London headquarters. The event emphasized Google Cloud's long-term dedication to the UK, highlighted by its $1 billion investment in a new data center opening this year.
Moderated by British broadcaster Tina Daheley, the panel event featured industry leaders, including Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian and Google DeepMind CEO Sir Demis Hassabis, along with BT Group Chief Executive Allison Kirkby and WPP CEO Mark Read CBE.
New AI Products and Initiatives
Google Cloud announced new AI products, including the availability of Chirp 3 on Vertex AI in 31 languages, offering 248 distinct voices. The company also expanded UK data residency for Google Agentspace, enabling organizations to store data and conduct machine learning processing entirely within the UK.
AI Skilling Initiatives in the UK
Google Cloud expanded its AI skilling initiatives in the UK, providing training and certification programs for developers, students, professionals, and higher education institutions at no cost. These initiatives aim to bridge the skills gap and prepare individuals for careers in cloud and AI.
New Benefits for AI Startups in the UK
As part of the event, Google Cloud announced up to £280,000 in cloud credits for UK-based AI startups, along with technical resources and training. Startups will gain access to Google Cloud's global community of experts, investors, and partners to grow and scale their businesses.
Sofia Fenichell, founder and CEO of StudyHall.AI, a UK-based agentic tutor platform, praised Google Cloud's support for their rapid growth and innovation, highlighting the impact of cloud credits and training on their AI development.
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