OpenAI Chooses London as Its Biggest AI Base Outside America

OpenAI has announced that it will establish its largest research center outside the United States in London, citing Britain’s vibrant tech scene as a perfect setting for creating new artificial‑intelligence systems. The decision comes at a time when the UK is positioning itself as an “AI superpower, ” aiming to attract top‑tier developers and secure government backing. Mark Chen, the company’s research chief, explained that London’s blend of skilled workers, world‑class universities and respected scientific labs gives the city a strategic edge in an industry governments see as crucial.British technology minister Liz Kendall welcomed the expansion, describing it as a “huge vote of confidence” and highlighting that the move underscores the UK’s role in leading safe and transformative AI research. Specific details about the investment size or job numbers were not disclosed, but the company’s European headquarters are already based in Dublin and it opened its first London office in 2023, where teams work on the software and infrastructure behind OpenAI’s models.