Nvidia CEO Urges UK to Invest in AI Infrastructure or Risk Falling Behind

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang delivered a stark warning during London Tech Week: the UK risks losing its competitive edge in artificial intelligence without immediate infrastructure investment. Speaking alongside Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Huang praised British talent but emphasized the lack of computational resources compared to superpower rivals.

The UK government responded with a £1 billion pledge to expand AI capacity twentyfold, while fintech firm Liquidity committed £1.5 billion. Huang framed AI as the new industrial electricity—a foundational technology where Britain could still establish leadership with proper investment.

Europe's fragmented approach contrasts with coordinated US-China efforts, creating an urgent need for regulatory sandboxes like the Financial Conduct Authority's new initiative. Huang continues advocating for AI infrastructure across European capitals, positioning Nvidia as a key enabler of sovereign AI capabilities.