OpenAI pauses UK data centre deal over energy costs and regulation

Summary

OpenAI is pausing Stargate UK, a multi-billion pound data centre project in Northumberland, citing energy costs and regulation. An OpenAI spokesperson said the company will proceed only when the right conditions, such as regulation and energy costs, enable long-term infrastructure investment. The BBC notes the reasons are not new, and that uncertainty over copyright training rules is also a concern.

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