<p>➀ UK Minister Ed initiates a strategy to position the country in the AI datacentre market by fostering photonics-based interconnection startups through collaborations with universities and industry players;</p><p>➀ Plans global networking trips to tech hubs (e.g., Las Vegas, Singapore) funded by the UK government, accompanied by startup executives, to attract investors and partners, despite criticism over the lavish itinerary;</p><p>➁ Develops a comprehensive promotional campaign involving white papers, social media engagement, and CEO mentorship to transform startups into thought leaders, while positioning himself to profit personally from the AI datacentre boom.</p>