The UK just spent £180 million to make sure it's telling the time correctly — but it could also be the key to ensuring AI, 5G, and more all work properly

Highbury clock, EPL, Kick off.

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• The NTC is working to create a reliable national time source for critical infrastructure
• Atomic clocks will maintain extreme accuracy, supporting AI, 5G, and autonomous vehicles
• UTC (NPL) will provide a terrestrial complement to satellite timing signals nationwide