OpenAI pauses UK data centre project over regulation, costs


Muvija M
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ChatGPT-maker OpenAI is pausing its main data centre project in Britain over an unfavourable regulatory environment and high energy costs, dealing a blow to the UK government’s push to position the country as a global AI hub.

Microsoft-backed OpenAI, which has emerged as a leading player following the widespread adoption of ChatGPT, said on Thursday (Friday AEST) it would proceed with the data centre once conditions were in place to …

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