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OpenAI announces first permanent London office after halting UK Stargate project
In February, the company said it would make London its largest research hub outside of the U.S.
TL;DR
- OpenAI is opening its first permanent office in London, with space for over 500 employees.
- The new office will be London's largest research hub outside the U.S.
- The company recently paused its UK Stargate AI infrastructure project.
- Reasons cited for pausing the project include high energy costs and the UK's regulatory environment.
- London's King's Cross area is a growing hub for AI companies.
- UK AI startups have seen substantial venture capital funding in 2025.
- The UK aims to position itself as a leading global AI hub.