AMD pledges up to £2 billion for UK AI and supercomputing

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has announced a five-year investment plan of up to £2 billion in the United Kingdom, targeting artificial intelligence research, supercomputing infrastructure, and workforce development. The announcement was made by AMD Chair and CEO Dr. Lisa Su during London Tech Week, which concluded on June -9, 2026.

The strategic initiative is designed to accelerate AI innovation and expand access to high-performance computing resources. It includes new partnerships with Imperial College London and the photonic networking startup Oriole Networks. AMD will also support the University of Cambridge’s Zenith AI supercomputer and the Sunrise fusion AI system, projects developed in collaboration with Dell Technologies and government research bodies.

UK government officials welcomed the investment as aligning with national strategies to build sovereign AI capabilities. Chancellor Rachel Reeves stated the commitment represents a major vote of confidence in Britain’s place as a global AI superpower, noting it would drive cutting-edge research, create future job opportunities, and spur economic growth. Technology Secretary Liz Kendall said the investment reflects the...