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US technology giant had intended to establish its “Stargate’ data centre initiative within a new artificial intelligence growth zone in the north-east of England.
OpenAI has paused its Stargate UK data centre project due to high energy costs and regulation.
KEY POINTS
- The Stargate initiative was planned for sites including Cobalt Park near Newcastle and Blyth.
- OpenAI's decision delays a major US-UK tech deal involving billions in AI infrastructure investment.
- Microsoft had pledged $30 billion to expand UK AI infrastructure as part of the same tech deal.
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