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OpenAI to open first permanent London office in 2027
2 min read OpenAI plans to open its first permanent office in London in 2027, expanding its UK presence and making it one of its largest research hubs outside the US. The move is driven by rising demand for its AI tools and access to top talent, even as the company adjusts its infrastructure plans in the region. April 13, 2026 14:38
OpenAI plans to open its first permanent office in London in 2027, marking a major expansion of its presence in the UK and Europe.
The new site—located in the King’s Cross tech district—will have space for 500+ employees, more than doubling its current London workforce and making it OpenAI’s largest research hub outside the U.S.
The move is driven by rising demand for AI tools like ChatGPT and the UK’s strong talent pool, as OpenAI looks to scale research, engineering, and commercial operations closer to European users.
Context that matters:
This expansion comes just days after OpenAI paused a major UK data center project due to high energy costs and regulatory challenges—showing a clear split between where it builds infrastructure vs. where it builds talent.
Bottom line:
OpenAI is betting big on London—not for compute, but for talent, research, and global market access.
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