Tech Race 2025: The UK vs. Global Competitors

This chapter examines the escalating technology race in 2025, spotlighting the rise of Chinese startup DeepSeek and its disruptive influence on global AI development. It highlights London's ambitions as a tech hub amidst fierce competition from Paris and regulatory challenges within the UK and Europe. The discussion also underscores the balance between innovation opportunities and market accessibility issues, while evaluating the importance of AI infrastructure and talent sourcing in shaping the UK's tech landscape.