<div id="readability-page-1"><div><div>Alphabet Inc.’s GOOG GOOGL Google has opened a major data center in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, as part of a 5 billion pounds (~$6.818 billion), two-year investment plan in the United Kingdom. The new hub is intended to power the nation’s growing demand for artificial intelligence and cloud services.The announcement comes at a pivotal time for U.K.-U.S. technological relations, as the United Kingdom and the United States prepare to sign a major technology agreement during U.S. President Donald Trump’s state visit to the country. This new partnership will place special emphasis on collaboration in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, telecommunications, and quantum computing.Google’s new initiative involves major investments in capital expenditure, research and development, and technical engineering. A crucial part of this effort is a partnership with Shell PLC SHEL to secure 24/7 carbon-free energy.Also Read: Google Cloud Expects Over 50% Of Its $106 Billion Backlog To Convert To Revenue In The Next Two YearsThe collaboration will use advanced battery storage to balance renewable supply with grid demand, putting Google on track for roughly 95% carbon-free operations in the U.K. by 2026. The investment will also create more than 8,000 jobs annually and strengthen Google DeepMind’s role in London.Chancellor Rachel Reeves called the project a “vote of confidence” in Britain’s economy and said it reflects the government’s push to remove barriers to business while creating sustainable growth. She framed the development as part of broader reforms to modernize infrastructure and support workers.Ruth Porat, president and chief investment officer of Alphabet and Google, said the expansion could add as much as 400 billion pounds to the U.K. economy by 2030. She emphasized the importance of combining infrastructure upgrades with workforce training, ensuring local communities benefit from the AI-driven economy.Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind, pointed to the nation’s deep history of innovation, highlighting figures such as Ada Lovelace and Alan Turing. He said DeepMind’s London roots reflect the U.K.’s potential to lead the next wave of AI discovery.The Waltham Cross site was designed with sustainability in mind. It uses advanced cooling systems to limit water usage and redirect excess heat to nearby homes and schools, cutting costs for communities while minimizing environmental impact.Even as investments grow, the tech sector faces heightened scrutiny. One governor recently described social media cancer, a reminder of the debates around Big Tech’s broader societal impact.Google also announced a community development fund in Hertfordshire, to be managed by Broxbourne Council. The company pledged direct support for local charities and job programs, part of a broader effort to equip millions of Britons with digital skills by 2030.Price Action: GOOG shares are trading higher by 0.95% to $254.16 premarket at last check Tuesday. SHEL is up 0.07%.<ul> <li>Trump Hints TikTok Deal May Finally Be Complete But GOP China Hawks Demand ByteDance Disinvestment And Full Algorithm Split</li> </ul>Image via Shutterstock</div></div></div>

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Alphabet Inc.'s Google has launched a $6.8 billion investment plan in the UK, opening a new data center in Waltham Cross to meet the rising demand for AI and cloud services. This initiative coincides with U.S. President Trump's visit, aimed at enhancing UK-U.S. tech relations. The project will create over 8,000 jobs and is expected to contribute £400 billion to the UK economy by 2030. Google is partnering with Shell for sustainable energy solutions and has pledged support for local communities and digital skills training.

- Alphabet Inc. has opened a new data center in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, as part of a £5 billion investment plan in the UK aimed at enhancing AI and cloud services.  
- This initiative is expected to create over 8,000 jobs annually and could contribute up to £400 billion to the UK economy by 2030, while also focusing on sustainable energy through a partnership with Shell PLC.  
- The project reflects a strengthening of UK-U.S. technological relations and is seen as a significant step towards modernizing infrastructure and supporting local communities.  

Google Reveals $6.8 Billion UK AI Drive As Trump Lands For High-Stakes Talks