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OpenAI Appoints Ex-UK Chancellor George Osborne to Lead Global 'Stargate' Data Center Project

This event highlights the strategic hiring of a high-profile political figure to oversee a major...
December 16, 2025 by
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  • Impact Level
    Medium
  • Scope Level
    Global
  • Last Update
    2025-12-16
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Positive Impacts (8)
High-end GPU Semiconductor Sector
Data-Center REITs (e.g., Equinix, Digital Realty)
NVIDIA Corporation
Advanced Cooling & HVAC Equipment Makers
Construction & Engineering Firms
Cloud Service Providers (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)
Total impacts: 12 | Positive: 8 | Negative: 0
Event Overview

This event highlights the strategic hiring of a high-profile political figure to oversee a major tech company's global expansion. The appointment signals a significant investment in international infrastructure and may reflect increasing competition in the AI sector.

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OpenAI Hires Former UK Chancellor George Osborne to Lead Global 'Stargate' Project
2025-12-17 01:38

OpenAI has hired former UK Chancellor George Osborne to lead its global 'Stargate' project, a $500 billion initiative aimed at building global data centers. Osborne will serve as the head of OpenAI for Countries. This appointment follows competitor Anthropic's move to appoint former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak as an advisor. OpenAI has been considering expanding the 'Stargate' project beyond the United States since April and has already reached agreements with the UK and the UAE. The company is currently in discussions with 50 countries to develop 'sovereign artificial intelligence.'

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