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The UK government is investing £36 million to expand the DAWN supercomputer's capacity at the University of Cambridge sixfold by Spring 2026, enhancing the AI Research Resource (AIRR) for researchers and start-ups. This funding, part of a broader £2 billion commitment to AI advancements, will incorporate AMD's latest MI355X chips, enabling improved data processing for healthcare and environmental modeling projects. The initiative aims to bolster disease detection and public services while diversifying the UK’s computing technology landscape.