This move also includes a commitment to upskilling opportunities, with Salesforce Ventures investing over $200 million in UK companies like ElevenLabs, the text-to-speech and AI voice generator, and AutoGenAI, the world’s leading AI bid writing engine.
The opening of this AI Center is a strong indication of Salesforce's confidence in the UK as a global technology hub and its potential for major growth in the AI sector. The UK AI market is expected to reach over $1 trillion by 2035, and Salesforce's investment is poised to play a significant role in realizing this opportunity.
The center is set to officially open on June 18, 2024, and will support the creation of 500,000 AI-related jobs in the UK.
This strategic decision aligns with Salesforce's vision of AI as a transformative technology and their dedication to ensuring it serves as a force for good. It's a clear message to customers and partners that Salesforce is deeply committed to working closely together to harness the benefits of AI.
In addition, Salesforce continues to provide further upskilling opportunities through Trailhead, the company’s free online learning platform. To date, Trailhead has helped more than 7 million people build their skills and prepare for the future of work with AI. In the UK alone, users have earned 2.9 million badges on Trailhead from having completed learning modules and projects.
"AI has the potential to drive major growth for UK businesses – with the UK AI market predicted to reach over $1 trillion by 2035", said Zahra Bahrololoumi, CEO, Salesforce UKI.
The UK's AI sector is attracting significant investment from a variety of companies. Google, Amazon, and Microsoft are continually investing in AI technologies and have a strong presence in the UK's AI market. BrainPool AI, a company that provides AI consultancy and helps clients build custom AI solutions. Graphcore has secured a substantial amount of investment and is known for developing software to power driverless vehicles.
Moreover, SFC Capital known for leading in terms of UK equity deals in AI, participating in numerous deals since 2013. Mercia Asset Management Invests outside London, often partnering with universities to support AI spinous.
These companies, among others, are contributing to the UK's position as a hub for AI innovation and development. The sector is seeing growth across various industries, including cybersecurity, healthcare automation, chatbots, and self-driving cars, reflecting the diverse applications of AI technology.
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