Scale AI, a data infrastructure company for artificial intelligence, has selected London as the location for its first European headquarters.聽
Scale provides data generation for model builders, helping enterprises and governments adopt and finetune 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.聽
As Scale鈥檚 global operations increase, it says its 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.聽
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 US 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.”