4 outlets·4 reports
OpenAI pauses Stargate UK as energy costs and copyright rules block the path
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OpenAI has paused development of its planned Stargate data center in the United Kingdom. The company cited the high cost of energy and a challenging regulatory environment, including copyright rules, as the primary reasons for putting the project on hold. The pause affects the entire UK-based facility plan.
Written from all 4 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- TechMeme·OpenAI pauses Stargate in the UK, citing the high energy costs and regulatory environment; OpenAI announced it in September 2025 alongside Nvidia and Nscale (Mark Bergen/Bloomberg)
- Engadget·OpenAI 'pauses' its Stargate UK data center plan
OpenAI has paused its Stargate UK data center plan. The pause affects the development of the UK-based facility. OpenAI's plans are on hold.
- Hacker News·OpenAI puts Stargate UK on ice, blames energy costs and red tape
- The Next Web·OpenAI pauses Stargate UK as energy costs and copyright rules block the path
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