Open AI to open London office in ‘long-term commitment to the UK’

• OpenAI has secured its first permanent London office in King's Cross, which will have capacity for 544 workers and is scheduled to open next year.
• This development comes shortly after the US technology giant halted plans for its major Stargate UK data centre project, citing energy costs and regulation.
• Despite shelving the data centre project, OpenAI affirmed its 'long-term commitment to the UK', aiming for London to become its largest research hub outside the United States.
• The new 88,500 square foot office at Regent's Quarter is situated in an area that also hosts Google's head office and its DeepMind AI division.
• Phoebe Thacker, OpenAI's London site lead, emphasised the UK's 'incredible depth of talent' and strong AI track record, highlighting the company's intent to support AI growth in the region.

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OpenAI unveils plan to open first permanent London office