OpenAI and Nvidia plan to announce major support for billions of dollars in UK data center projects next week, according to a Bloomberg report citing people familiar with the matter. The initiative will be carried out in partnership with London-based Nscale Global Holdings.
High-Profile Visit
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Sam Altman (OpenAI CEO) and Jensen Huang (Nvidia CEO) are expected to be in the UK as part of a U.S. tech delegation coinciding with President Donald Trump’s visit.
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Several other U.S. firms are also preparing to unveil tens of billions of dollars in UK investments during the trip.
Strategic Importance
The planned data center buildout reflects soaring demand for AI and cloud infrastructure, as companies worldwide race to secure computing power for advanced machine learning applications.
Silence From Stakeholders
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Nvidia declined to comment.
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OpenAI, Nscale Global, the White House, and Downing Street did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for comment.
If confirmed, the pledge would mark one of the largest U.S. tech investments in the UK’s digital infrastructure, reinforcing Britain’s bid to position itself as a hub for AI innovation and cloud expansion.