OECD: AI compute now a strategic asset as UK bets £2bn

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<p>Artificial intelligence (AI) compute has become a strategic national asset, with venture capital for AI infrastructure more than doubling year-on-year to $123.9bn in 2025. Meanwhile, the UK’s commitment to spend up to £2bn on its Compute Roadmap is one of the leading bets placed by governments around the world.</p> <p>That’s according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), which published its <em>Digital economy and society outlook 2026</em> today.</p> <p>In the report, the OECD says AI compute now sits alongside data, algorithms and skills as a determinant…

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