Top storytechcrunch.comAug 10

This former notorious red-light district is now one of the world’s top AI hubs

King's Cross in London has transformed into one of the world's top AI hubs, rivaled only by San Francisco and Beijing. The area is home to numerous AI startups, including OpenAI, Meta, Isomorphic Labs, Cusp AI, Wayne, Recursive, Synthesia, and Anthropic. The neighborhood's popularity began in 2016 when DeepMind moved in, and it has since become a hotbed for AI talent. Prime rents in King's Cross have risen 18% over the past three years, with demand outstripping supply.

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