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UK’s AI industry to get $1.4 billion boost in attempt to catch up to China
The United Kingdom’s AI industry is set to receive a $1.4 billion boost from American tech giants, European telecom companies, a Japanese venture capital fund, and the British government as part of an initiative to close the gap with China in the artificial intelligence field.
The $1.4 billion funding is comprised of 300 million pounds ($417 million) from private entities, 300 million pounds ($417 million) of new government spending, as well as 400 million pounds ($556 million) that the state had previously pledged.
According to a Bloomberg Technology report, American companies investing in the UK’s AI industry include Microsoft Corp., IBM Corp., Facebook Inc., as well as consulting firm PwC and pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc. From Canada, VC firm Chrysalix has pledged 110 million pounds ($153 million) for the country’s AI and robotics programs. Global Brain, a Japanese investment firm, also stated that it would be opening a European headquarters on top of a 35-million-pound ($48 million) investment in tech startups over the next five years.
The University of Cambridge further announced that it would be opening a 10-million-pound ($13 million) AI supercomputer, which would be offered to businesses for use. The British government, for its part, stated that it would sponsor 1,000 new Ph.D. places for individuals interested in pursuing post-graduate studies in artificial intelligence and its related disciplines. Plans were also announced to train 8,000 new computer science teachers for the secondary schools in the country.
Trade Commissioner for North America and Consul General in New York Antony Phillipson ultimately noted that Britain would likely not be able to compete with China in terms of raw funding or the scale of government-run AI initiatives, but it could eventually helm discussions around subjects such as AI ethics, safety, and regulation.
Phillipson’s statement about China’s AI initiatives reflects much of the Asian country’s recent moves on ongoing AI push. Last year, China issued a bold declaration, stating that it would become the world leader in artificial intelligence by 2030. Since releasing its ambitious target, the Asian economic superpower has walked the walk, investing in AI research and supporting companies involved in the development of smart technologies.
Just recently, SenseTime, an AI startup from China, reached a total valuation of $4.5 billion after a funding round led by e-commerce giant Alibaba. SenseTime’s AI solutions range from fun, wholesome AR filters for mobile applications to more serious, intricate surveillance tech. Earlier this year, China has also announced plans to build an expansive $2.1-billion, 55-hectare tech park in Beijing, which is expected to host up to 400 businesses involved in the development of AI solutions and similar technologies.
Despite not aiming to be a world leader by 2030 like China, however, the UK still stands to benefit from the emergence of AI technology. According to Wendy Hall, a computer scientist from the University of Southampton, artificial intelligence and its related fields can add 654 billion pounds ($910 billion) to Britain’s economy by 2035.
Cybertruck
Tesla drops latest hint that new Cybertruck trim is selling like hotcakes
According to Tesla’s Online Design Studio, the new All-Wheel-Drive Cybertruck will now be delivered in April 2027. Earlier orders are still slated for early this Summer, but orders from here on forward are now officially pushed into next year:
Tesla’s new Cybertruck offering has had its delivery date pushed back once again. This is now the second time, and deliveries for the newest orders are now pushed well into 2027.
According to Tesla’s Online Design Studio, the new All-Wheel-Drive Cybertruck will now be delivered in April 2027. Earlier orders are still slated for early this Summer, but orders from here on forward are now officially pushed into next year:
🚨 Tesla has updated the $59,990 Cybertruck Dual Motor AWD’s estimated delivery date to April 2027.
First deliveries are still slated for June, but if you order it now, you’ll be waiting over a year.
Demand appears to be off the charts for the new Cybertruck and consumers are… pic.twitter.com/raDCCeC0zP
— TESLARATI (@Teslarati) February 26, 2026
Just three days ago, the initial delivery date of June 2026 was pushed back to early Fall, and now, that date has officially moved to April 2027.
The fact that Tesla has had to push back deliveries once again proves one of two things: either Tesla has slow production plans for the new Cybertruck trim, or demand is off the charts.
Judging by how Tesla is already planning to raise the price based on demand in just a few days, it seems like the company knows it is giving a tremendous deal on this spec of Cybertruck, and units are moving quickly.
That points more toward demand and not necessarily to slower production plans, but it is not confirmed.
Tesla Cybertruck’s newest trim will undergo massive change in ten days, Musk says
Tesla is set to hike the price on March 1, so tomorrow will be the final day to grab the new Cybertruck trim for just $59,990.
It features:
- Dual Motor AWD w/ est. 325 mi of range
- Powered tonneau cover
- Bed outlets (2x 120V + 1x 240V) & Powershare capability
- Coil springs w/ adaptive damping
- Heated first-row seats w/ textile material that is easy to clean
- Steer-by-wire & Four Wheel Steering
- 6’ x 4’ composite bed
- Towing capacity of up to 7,500 lbs
- Powered frunk
Interestingly, the price offering is fairly close to what Tesla unveiled back in late 2019.
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Elon Musk outlines plan for first Starship tower catch attempt
Musk confirmed that Starship V3 Ship 1 (SN1) is headed for ground tests and expressed strong confidence in the updated vehicle design.
Elon Musk has clarified when SpaceX will first attempt to catch Starship’s upper stage with its launch tower. The CEO’s update provides the clearest teaser yet for the spacecraft’s recovery roadmap.
Musk shared the details in recent posts on X. In his initial post, Musk confirmed that Starship V3 Ship 1 (SN1) is headed for ground tests and expressed strong confidence in the updated vehicle design.
“Starship V3 SN1 headed for ground tests. I am highly confident that the V3 design will achieve full reusability,” Musk wrote.
In a follow-up post, Musk addressed when SpaceX would attempt to catch the upper stage using the launch tower’s robotic arms.
“Should note that SpaceX will only try to catch the ship with the tower after two perfect soft landings in the ocean. The risk of the ship breaking up over land needs to be very low,” Musk clarified.
His remarks suggest that SpaceX is deliberately reducing risk before attempting a tower catch of Starship’s upper stage. Such a milestone would mark a major step towards the full reuse of the Starship system.
SpaceX is currently targeting the first Starship V3 flight of 2026 this coming March. The spacecraft’s V3 iteration is widely viewed as a key milestone in SpaceX’s long-term strategy to make Starship fully reusable.
Starship V3 features a number of key upgrades over its previous iterations. The vehicle is equipped with SpaceX’s Raptor V3 engines, which are designed to deliver significantly higher thrust than earlier versions while reducing cost and weight.
The V3 design is also expected to be optimized for manufacturability, a critical step if SpaceX intends to scale the spacecraft’s production toward frequent launches for Starlink, lunar missions, and eventually Mars.
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Tesla FSD (Supervised) could be approved in the Netherlands next month: Musk
Musk shared the update during a recent interview at Giga Berlin.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk shared that Full Self-Driving (FSD) could receive regulatory approval in the Netherlands as soon as March 20, potentially marking a major step forward for Tesla’s advanced driver-assistance rollout in Europe.
Musk shared the update during a recent interview at Giga Berlin, noting that the date was provided by local authorities.
“Tesla has the most advanced real-world AI, and hopefully, it will be approved soon in Europe. We’re told by the authorities that March 20th, it’ll be approved in the Netherlands,’ what I was told,” Musk stated.
“Hopefully, that date remains the same. But I think people in Europe are going to be pretty blown away by how good the Tesla car AI is in being able to drive.”
Tesla’s FSD system relies on vision-based neural networks trained on real-world driving data, allowing vehicles to navigate using cameras and AI rather than traditional sensor-heavy solutions.
The performance of FSD Supervised has so far been impressive. As per Tesla’s safety report, Full Self-Driving Supervised has already traveled 8.3 billion miles. So far, vehicles operating with FSD Supervised engaged recorded one major collision every 5,300,676 miles.
In comparison, Teslas driven manually with Active Safety systems recorded one major collision every 2,175,763 miles, while Teslas driven manually without Active Safety recorded one major collision every 855,132 miles. The U.S. average during the same period was one major collision every 660,164 miles.
If approval is granted on March 20, the Netherlands could become the first European market to greenlight Tesla’s latest supervised FSD (Supervised) software under updated regulatory frameworks. Tesla has been working to secure expanded FSD access across Europe, where regulatory standards differ significantly from those in the United States. Approval in the Netherlands would likely serve as a foundation for broader EU adoption, though additional country-level clearances may still be required.
Tesla drops latest hint that new Cybertruck trim is selling like hotcakes
Elon Musk outlines plan for first Starship tower catch attempt
