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OpenAI opens London office with room for over 500 employees

500 seats. OpenAI just tripled its London footprint — signaling a major European play as rivals scramble for talent.

Reporting by The Decoder 1 min brief
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Why it matters

OpenAI's expansion in London reflects intensifying competition for AI talent in Europe and a strategic bet on regulatory proximity to the EU. Doubling headcount capacity signals aggressive hiring and potential shift in geographic center of gravity for advanced AI work.

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  1. New London office capacity: 500+ employees

  2. Current London headcount: ~200 employees

  3. Expansion represents 150%+ growth in office space

  4. Published April 13, 2026

  5. OpenAI opening new London office

  6. Capacity for 500+ employees

  7. Current London headcount ~200

  8. More than 2.5x expansion planned

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Publisher excerpt: OpenAI is opening a new office in London with space for more than 500 employees - more than double its current headcount of around 200 in the British capital.
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