OpenAI opens London office with room for over 500 employees

THE DECODER / 4/13/2026

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Key Points

  • OpenAI is opening a new London office designed to accommodate more than 500 employees, aiming to scale its UK presence.
  • The move would more than double OpenAI’s current headcount in London, which is described as around 200 employees.
  • The article frames the expansion as a sign of broader organizational growth and increased operational capacity in the UK.
  • This staffing expansion may affect hiring plans, local partnerships, and how product and engineering teams collaborate across regions.

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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