Scale AI Expands Global Footprint with New United Kingdom Headquarters
LONDON - May 7, 2024
Scale AI, the data infrastructure company for AI, has selected London as the location for its first European headquarters, reinforcing the company鈥檚 mission to accelerate the development of AI globally.聽
Scale鈥檚 United Kingdom (UK) office will serve as the centre of its operations in Europe. Scale provides world leading data generation for model builders, and helps enterprises and governments adopt and fine tune custom large language models.
The ambition for Scale鈥檚 multi-million-pound investment in the UK is to see a workforce of over fifty specialist engineers and software developers. This expansion will bring the recruitment of local talent as well as the deployment of specialist engineers from the United States. As Scale鈥檚 global operations increase, their UK-based workforce will continue to grow.聽
鈥淭he UK has long been a hotbed for technology, talent, and diverse ideas, which is why we鈥檙e proud to establish roots here,鈥� said Alexandr Wang, founder and CEO of Scale AI. 鈥淲hen I attended last year鈥檚 UK AI Safety Summit, it was clear that the country鈥檚 leaders and policymakers are engaging thoughtfully with the AI industry, and we look forward to our continued partnership to advance technological progress throughout the region.鈥澛�
As Scale deepens its commitment to the UK, it aims to replicate the success it has seen from its close partnerships across the U.S. government to advance policy and regulation, as well as support the government鈥檚 own internal innovation initiatives.聽
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said:
I鈥檓 delighted that Scale AI has chosen London for its European base. It鈥檚 another vote of confidence in the UK鈥檚 economy and status as a science superpower and we are determined to ensure AI helps deliver a brighter future for the next generation.
Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden said:聽
It is fantastic news that Scale has chosen the UK for their European headquarters. This is a further vote of confidence in the UK as Europe鈥檚 AI hub and a leading global destination for AI innovation and investment. The Government is determined to seize the huge opportunities that AI offers to transform public services for the better, working with some of the world鈥檚 most innovative companies, such as Scale.
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