OpenAI pauses Stargate UK project over energy costs and regulation

City AM — Apr 09, 13:04 PM

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OpenAI has paused plans to develop a major AI data centre project in the UK, citing high energy costs and regulatory uncertainty.

The US firm confirmed that its ‘Stargate UK’ infrastructure initiative, first announced in September, has been put on hold as it reassesses the conditions needed for long-term investment. “We see huge potential for https://www.cityam.com/openai-pauses-stargate-uk-project-over-energy-costs-and-regulation/">[...]