OpenAI suspends the Stargate project in the United Kingdom due to high energy costs and regulatory uncertainties.

The American company OpenAI has announced the suspension of the Stargate project in the United Kingdom, a major initiative aimed at building computing centers for artificial intelligence. The project, which was set to install thousands of graphics processing units (GPUs) for training AI systems, has been affected by high energy costs and regulatory uncertainties in the UK.

In September, OpenAI had announced investment plans in partnership with Nscale and Nvidia, but has now stated that it will continue to explore the project only when conditions are favorable. Critics have pointed out that energy prices and delays in connecting to the national grid are major obstacles to the development of AI infrastructure in the UK. At the same time, British lawmakers are examining new regulations regarding the use of copyrighted works in AI models.

The Stargate project was considered essential for the UK’s strategy in the field of artificial intelligence, having the potential to support critical public services and regulated industries. OpenAI has emphasized that, despite the suspension of the project, it sees significant potential for AI development in the UK and will continue to invest in talent and expand its local presence.