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OpenAI puts £31bn Stargate UK investment on hold citing high energy costs and regulation

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The Guardian reports that OpenAI has paused plans for the £31bn Stargate UK project, citing high energy costs and regulation. The initiative was intended to be a key part of the UK-US AI deal announced last September to bolster the British economy.

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  • OpenAI has reportedly put plans for the landmark Stargate UK project on hold.[1]unverified
  • High energy costs and regulation are cited as reasons for the decision.[1]unverified
  • Stargate UK was part of a UK-US deal involving a £31bn commitment to the UK tech sector.[1]unverified

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Guardian World (opens in new tab)rss· mainstream9h ago
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The Guardian reports that OpenAI has paused plans for the £31bn Stargate UK project, citing high energy costs and regulation. The initiative was intended to be a key part of the UK-US AI deal announced last September to bolster the British economy.

  • • OpenAI has reportedly put plans for the landmark Stargate UK project on hold.
  • • High energy costs and regulation are cited as reasons for the decision.
  • • Stargate UK was part of a UK-US deal involving a £31bn commitment to the UK tech sector.