Why Every Major AI Lab Is Opening an Office in London

The London Magnet

OpenAI, Anthropic, Google DeepMind, Meta AI, and Mistral have all expanded their London operations. Collectively: over 4,000 researchers and engineers — more than any location outside the San Francisco Bay Area.

King's Cross has emerged as the AI district. Senior researchers earn £200,000-£400,000. The neighbourhood transformation has been dramatic.