OpenAI to Offer UK Data Residency Through Government Partnership

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penAI is introducing a new UK data residency option, allowing businesses and government bodies to store their data locally. The initiative, officially announced by Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy, stems from a partnership between OpenAI and the UK Ministry of Justice (MoJ). It aims to enhance privacy, cybersecurity, and national resilience while unlocking greater potential for AI innovation across the public sector.

Lammy highlighted how AI is already transforming operations within the MoJ. Over 1,000 probation officers will use “Justice Transcribe,” an AI-powered tool that records and transcribes conversations, cutting administrative time and improving efficiency. “By adopting AI, we’re freeing up staff to focus on what truly matters—protecting the public,” Lammy said.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman noted a fourfold increase in UK users over the past year and expressed excitement about how local businesses are leveraging AI for productivity gains. The UK data residency option will be available for customers using OpenAI’s API Platform, ChatGPT Enterprise, and ChatGPT Edu. The move comes as OpenAI continues to expand its product ecosystem, recently launching ChatGPT Atlas, an AI-driven browser designed to transform online search.

Waymo Begins Manual Autonomous Vehicle Tests at Newark Airport

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Alphabet’s self-driving technology unit, Waymo, has started manual testing of its autonomous vehicles at Newark Liberty International Airport. This initiative marks a significant step toward introducing its robotaxi services to one of the busiest airports in the New York metropolitan area.

The testing, conducted with human drivers, is part of a collaboration between Waymo and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. The company aims to carefully evaluate airport traffic patterns, ensuring safe and efficient integration of self-driving vehicles into real-world environments.

Although Waymo’s expansion has been gradual due to strict regulations and costly technology, it continues to advance through partnerships with ride-hailing platforms and fleet operators. The company’s move coincides with Tesla’s upcoming rollout of its long-awaited robotaxi network in the U.S. Meanwhile, Waymo plans to launch its fully driverless ride-hailing service in London by 2026, expanding its global footprint.

OpenAI, Oracle and Vantage to build $15B Stargate data center in Wisconsin

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OpenAI, Oracle (ORCL.N), and Vantage Data Centers announced plans to develop a massive new data center campus in Port Washington, Wisconsin, as part of the multibillion-dollar Stargate initiative designed to keep the U.S. at the forefront of artificial intelligence infrastructure.

The Wisconsin site, named Lighthouse, is set for completion in 2028 and will create more than 4,000 skilled construction jobs, most of them union-based. Backed by Vantage’s $15 billion investment, the facility will be a core component of OpenAI and Oracle’s plan to deliver over 4.5 gigawatts of IT capacity nationwide.

Stargate—envisioned as a $500 billion, 10-gigawatt project—also includes Japan’s SoftBank Group (9984.T) and recently began work on its first AI data center in Abilene, Texas. The initiative aligns with President Donald Trump’s broader strategy to maintain U.S. dominance in advanced computing amid growing competition from China.

OpenAI and its primary backer Microsoft (MSFT.O) are among the major tech firms investing heavily in data centers to power generative AI systems such as ChatGPT and Copilot, both of which demand vast computing resources.

Once operational, the Lighthouse campus will anchor a growing network of Stargate sites being developed with Oracle, generating more than 1,000 long-term jobs and thousands of additional indirect roles in the region.

Vantage, supported by private equity firm Silver Lake and asset manager DigitalBridge (DBRG.N), will oversee the Port Washington buildout as part of its ongoing U.S. data center expansion. The companies said the project marks a crucial step toward meeting the exploding global demand for AI infrastructure.