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ChatGPT Creator OpenAI Chooses London for Major International Research Center

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 2:00 AM

OpenAI announced Thursday it will establish London as its primary research facility outside America. The artificial intelligence company behind ChatGPT praised Britain's technology talent and university system as key factors in the decision.

The company behind ChatGPT announced Thursday it will establish London as its primary international research facility, praising Britain’s technology talent pool and academic institutions as key factors in the expansion decision.

OpenAI’s announcement supports Britain’s efforts to position itself as a global leader in artificial intelligence development, as nations worldwide compete to attract major AI companies and their investments.

According to OpenAI’s research chief Mark Chen, the United Kingdom offers a unique combination of skilled professionals, world-class universities, and internationally recognized scientific organizations that make it attractive for AI development work that governments consider strategically vital.

British Technology Minister Liz Kendall welcomed the news as a significant endorsement of the country’s capabilities.

“It also reaffirms the UK’s global leadership as the place to pursue AI innovation that is both safe and transformative,” Kendall said in a statement.

The artificial intelligence company has not revealed specific investment amounts or employment numbers associated with the London expansion plans.

While OpenAI maintains its European headquarters in Dublin, the company established its initial London presence in 2023, where staff focus on creating software and infrastructure necessary for building and operating AI systems.

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