US tech group Oracle on Monday said it plans to invest $5 billion in the UK over the next five years to meet “rapidly growing demand” for cloud services helping drive artificial intelligence.

“The investment will expand Oracle Cloud Infrastructure’s footprint in the UK and help the UK government deliver on its vision for AI innovation and adoption,” Oracle added in a statement.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to ease red tape to attract billions of pounds of investment to help make Britain an “AI superpower”.

Oracle’s founder, Larry Ellison, is a close ally of US President Donald Trump, with whom Starmer is hoping to strike a post-Brexit trade deal.

“By working with global tech leaders like Oracle, we’re cementing the UK’s position at the forefront of the AI revolution,” Britain’s technology minister Peter Kyle said in the joint statement.

Britain currently has the third-largest AI industry after the United States and China.

Starmer’s administration has estimated that AI could be worth £47 billion ($61 billion) to the UK each year over a decade.

The government had already announced that three tech companies — Vantage Data Centres, Nscale and Kyndryl — would commit to spending £14 billion on AI in the UK, leading to the creation of more than 13,000 jobs.

However, there are concerns that sector-wide implementation of AI could result in job losses as the technology replaces tasks carried out by humans.

The UK is seeking clarification on the application of copyright law to AI, which it says aims to protect the creative industry despite widespread concern among artists.

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• St. Patrick’s Day brings plenty of free and discounted food and drink offers. Whether you’re looking to celebrate Irish staples or thinking outside the box, there are plenty of deals.

For many people, the just-ended weekend was prime St. Patrick’s Day revelry. (Retailers, after all, know the value of a weekend customer vs. a weekday one.) But St. Patrick’s Day is actually today, Monday March 17. And many retailers are hoping to lure you in once again.

You’re unlikely to find a free green beer anywhere, but there are plenty of food and other specials and giveaways happening today. Here’s a rundown of a few of the top ones.

7-Eleven

Use the 7NOW app today and you can save $17 off orders of $30 or more by using the code LUCKY.

Applebee’s

It’s not a Guinness, but for $6 you can get a Tipsy Leprechaun made with Jameson Irish Whiskey, melon liqueur, blue curaçao, premium lemon sour, and lemon-lime soda. Of, if you’d prefer, the same $6 will get you a Golden Goose, a shaken cocktail with Grey Goose vodka, triple sec, mango, and lemon sour with sugar rim.

Arby’s

Spend $15 and you’ll get a free Corned Beef Reuben Sandwich today.

Baskin-Robbins

The ice cream shop embraces the green today with Pistachio Almond, Mint Chocolate Chip, or Wild ‘n Reckless milkshakes. You’ll pay $5 for a small, $6 for a medium, or $7 for a large. Also, starting today, the company is launching a buy-one-get-one 50% off sundaes deal through the end of the month.

Biggby Coffee

Save 50% on any Irish Cream drink or Mint Chip Creme Freeze.

Burger King

Get free onion rings (any size) with a purchase of $1 if you’re a Burger King Royal Perks member.

Crumbl

Starting today (and running through March 22), get six full-size desserts for the price of four.

Firehouse Subs

Wear green while placing your order and the chain will throw in a free extra pickle.

Jack in the Box

Get a free Mint Shake with any $10 purchase.

Krispy Kreme

After you get your free pickle at Firehouse, head to Krispy Kreme in your green attire and get a free Glazed Doughnut.

Marco’s Pizza

Pizza might not be especially Irish, but use the coupon code GETFLAVOR to get a large two-topping pizza for $8.99.

Outback Steakhouse

Toast your favorite leprechaun with a Bloomin’ Blonde Beer, with prices starting at $5. (Dine-in customers only, natch.)

STK Steakhouse

Lil’ Corned Beef Sliders with crispy tots are just $6 during happy hour.

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