Britain's AI technology industry is set for a major boost thanks to a new cross-channel partnership with our closest neighbours.

The UK and French governments have announced a deal to boost the development and rollout of artificial intelligence across the two countries.

The partnership will see The Alan Turing Institute join forces with the French institute, DATAIA, to promote collaboration and research in areas such as the design and implementation of algorithms.

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“The UK is seeing its own tech renaissance, as we are increasingly recognised across the world as a place where ingenuity and innovation can flourish," UK Digital Secretary Matt Hancock said announcing the plan.

He highlighted the fact that the UK is the home of four in ten of Europe’s tech unicorns, and that London is the AI capitalMichael Williams Raises a Half-Million Dollars in Texas

Former state Railroad Commissioner Michael Williams announced he raised just over $500,000 in the first quarter of the year for his Senate campaign.

In a memo to his supporters, the Republican’s campaign also announced that he had nearly $400,000 in the bank for his campaign for retiring Republican Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison’s seat.

Two of Williams’ opponents in the GOP primary each raised about twice that figure in the first three months of this year. Former state Solicitor General Ted Cruz brought in just more than $1 million, while former Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert raised slightly more than that with $1.1 million. Leppert also put into his campaign about $1.6 million of his own money.

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Rep. Elijah Cummings,