Mapped: the AI labs taking over King’s Cross
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When a single London neighborhood concentrates multiple frontier labs, it becomes both a talent magnet and a regulatory pressure point. If you’re building in Europe, assume King’s Cross gravity on hiring, partnerships, and policy access—and plan a presence or a counter-strategy.
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