OpenAI Announces Major Expansion of London Office

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by Joel Khalili

February 26, 2026

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OpenAI has announced a major expansion of its London office, positioning it as the largest research hub outside the United States. The move aims to attract top talent from leading British universities and scientific institutions, placing OpenAI in direct competition with Google DeepMind for AI researchers in the UK. The company plans to expand its research team but has not disclosed具体的 hiring numbers. Mark Chen, OpenAI's chief research officer, emphasized that the UK’s world-class academic and scientific environment makes it an ideal location for advancing safe and beneficial AI technologies. The expansion underscores OpenAI’s commitment to advancing critical areas of AI research, including safety, reliability, and performance evaluation. The company’s London team will contribute to its existing products, such as Codex and GPT-5.2, while taking ownership of certain aspects of model development. This strategic shift highlights the growing importance of the

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Originally published on Wired on 2/26/2026