News · 9 April 2026

OpenAI pauses UK data centre project

The UK government and its partners face a setback as OpenAI halts a significant AI infrastructure project. ChatGPT-maker OpenAI is pausing its main data centre project in Britain, citing both high energy costs and an unfavourable regulatory environment. This Stargate AI infrastructure project, announced in September, involved partnerships with companies like Nscale and Nvidia.

By BriefTea Editorial · 9 April 2026 at 18:39

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