OpenAI puts Stargate UK on ice, blames energy costs and red tape
Summary
The Register reports that OpenAI is pausing its Stargate UK datacenter project, citing regulatory barriers and rising energy costs. The company says it still intends to pursue Stargate UK when conditions improve, while continuing to invest in local talent and honoring a government MOU. The project would involve multiple sites, including North Tyneside's Cobalt Park, and ties to the UK's AI Growth Zone initiative and local hardware partners like Nscale.