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The North East has announced a £30 billion AI growth zone, featuring partnerships with OpenAI and Nvidia to develop Stargate UK at Cobalt Park, aimed at enhancing AI infrastructure. This initiative comes amid significant job losses from local business closures, including Zytronic and Union Electric Steel, while Nissan's Sunderland plant begins production of the third-generation Leaf electric vehicle, creating 180 new jobs. Despite these challenges, local firms have increased charitable contributions, with 41% donating to voluntary groups.