Whether it’s listings moving abroad, investment flowing elsewhere, or the drumbeat of negative news reports claiming London is “falling behind,” the story we hear too often, is one of decline. Nowhere is that louder than in the AI race.
But as the founder of an AI start up, right here in London, I completely reject these gloomy assessments. While it’s easy to fall into self-declinism, the reality on the ground is very different. London isn’t chasing California - it’s competing with it. Silicon Valley’s record incubating startups into global giants is undeniable, but London is now the only city that truly rivals it.
