OpenAI to open London office

The new office in King's Cross signals OpenAI's commitment to the UK's tech talent pool while it navigates energy-related challenges.

The company plans to double its local workforce, focusing on engineering and research roles to support its global expansion.

This announcement follows an internal memo from revenue chief Denise Dresser, who emphasized the need to build a 'moat' around OpenAI's business amid intense competition.

The London hub will serve as a critical base for the company as it seeks to reduce its exclusive reliance on Microsoft's infrastructure.