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April 10, 2026
Why is OpenAI Pulling Out of its Stargate Project in the UK?
In a severe blow to the country's AI ambitions, OpenAI has paused its multi-billion dollar Stargate data centre project in the UK
TL;DR
- OpenAI has paused its Stargate UK data centre project.
- Reasons cited include high energy costs and regulatory uncertainty.
- The project aimed to increase the UK's sovereign AI compute capacity.
- Key sites considered included Cobalt Park in North Tyneside.
- Industry sources point to copyright rules and training data use as concerns.
- The pause is a setback for the UK's broader AI and compute strategy.
- OpenAI remains committed to its UK research hub and talent investment.
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