OpenAI launched the Stargate UK project in partnership with Nvidia and Nscale last September [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS 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 it would proceed with the data centre once conditions were in place to support sustained, long-term investment. Published – April 10, 2026 09:39 am IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Israel slams Pakistan Minister Khawaja Asif for ’outrageous’ comments Proceedings are without jurisdiction: Kunal Kamra tells Maharashtra legislature’s privilege committee