OpenAI Adds New Irish Roles in Boost to Firm’s EU Headquarters
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OpenAI adding headcount in Dublin is about anchoring regulatory and customer engagement inside the EU, not just hiring cheaper talent. If you’re an enterprise buyer in Europe, expect more direct support and potentially EU-specific offerings over the next 12–24 months.
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