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Google is enhancing its artificial intelligence initiatives in the UK by expanding data residency options and offering incentives to AI startups. In a recent event in London, Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis and Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian announced the inclusion of Agentspace in UK’s data residency program, allowing enterprises to host AI agents locally. This move aims to address concerns about data security and sovereignty. Google is also providing up to £280,000 in Google Cloud credits to startups joining its new UK accelerator and expanding AI skills training. Additionally, Google introduced its audio generation model, Chirp 3, to the Vertex AI platform. The UK government is also actively promoting AI development, highlighting the country’s commitment to becoming a global leader in AI technology.