OpenAI secures first permanent London office for 544 employees despite halting UK Stargate project

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. OpenAI has announced it's opening its first permanent London office with a capacity of over 500 team members, after the company halted a major AI infrastructure project in the U.K. The U.S.-based AI firm said it had signed the lease for an 88,500 square foot space on Monday. In February OpenAI announced it would make London its largest research hub outside of the U.S. The company currently employs around 200 people in the U.K. capital. "The UK has an incredible depth of talent and a strong track record in AI," Phoebe Thacker, London site lead at OpenAI, said in a statement. "London is already a key hub for our research and teams, and this new office gives us the space to keep building here."

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OpenAI To Establish London Office After Pausing UK Stargate Project: Report OpenAI is reportedly planning to set up its permanent office in London, aiming to make the city its largest research hub outside the U.S. The San Francisco-based firm told Reuters on Monday that it would start the office in 2027. The 88,500 square foot location, situated at Regent Quarter, will house 544 employees and is part of the company's plan to expand its capacity to meet the growing demand in the UK. OpenAI first opened its office in London in 2023. Currently, it employs approximately 200 people in London across various roles, including research, engineering, customer support, policy, and sales. The new office will serve as a significant expansion of the company's presence in the city. OpenAI did not immediately respond to Benzinga's request for comments. OpenAI stalls UK Stargate High industrial energy costs and grid access delays are hindering the U.K.'s AI infrastructure push, alongside looming regulations on AI use of copyrighted content. A recent report suggested that the company aims to build a $100 billion advertising empire by 2030. Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors. Photo courtesy: Shutterstock Market News and Data brought to you by Benzinga APIs To add Benzinga News as your preferred source on Google, click here.

OpenAI to open first permanent London office in 2027

April 13 (Reuters) - OpenAI said on Monday it has secured its first permanent office in London, expanding capacity to meet growing demand in the UK and building on the ChatGPT maker's plans to make the city its largest research hub outside the United States. Here are some details on the new London office: o The office is expected to open in 2027, with capacity for 544 team members, Microsoft-backed OpenAI said. o The space is located at Regent Quarter, spanning Jahn Court and the Brassworks Building in the King's Cross area. o OpenAI currently employs around 200 people in London across research, engineering, customer support, policy, and sales. o Last week, OpenAI said it was pausing nL8N40S13Y its main data center project in Britain due to an unfavourable regulatory environment and high energy costs, a move that dealt a blow to the UK government's push to position the country as a global AI hub. (Reporting by Nithyashree R B in Bengaluru; Editing by Rashmi Aich)