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As Others Move Out of San Francisco, OpenAI Moves In

The AI software developer has signed the largest office space lease San Francisco has seen since 2018.

Dominic CatacorabyDominic Catacora
November 1, 2023
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As Others Move Out of San Francisco, OpenAI Moves In

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OpenAI, a leading artificial intelligence developer, is leasing 486,600 square feet of office space in San Francisco.  

This decision comes after Sam Altman, OpenAI’s founder, expressed skepticism about remote work — labeling it as one of the tech industry’s worst mistakes, according to a report published by Fortune. He has since been advocating for the efficiency and productivity that comes with in-person collaboration. 

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According to a recent report published by The Messenger, the San Francisco lease marks the second largest in the city since 2018. The space was previously occupied by Uber. 

San Francisco has experienced a high office vacancy rate of over 33%, with many businesses closing down and certain types of property crime increasing. This has raised concerns about a potential economic downturn across the entire country, as other major metro areas are experiencing higher than normal office vacancy rates as well.  

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Many of San Francisco’s landlords, and landlords in other metro areas, are now turning to the booming AI sector as a potential solution. It’s reported that companies like Adept AI are also establishing their presence in San Francisco, with city landlords even offering incentives to attract more AI firms.  

OpenAI’s decision to invest in physical office spaces challenges the prevailing favoritism of remote work — suggesting that there is still value in traditional work settings. This is particularly true for highly collaborative companies like those working in AI development. 

For the broader workforce, this could mean a return to in-person work environments, at least for those operating in specific/niche industries.  

This trend of AI companies investing in physical office spaces is likely to persist in the coming months, especially in cities that offer a conducive environment for promoting innovation and collaboration. San Francisco, with its history as a tech hub and its strategic location, is well-positioned to attract more AI firms to the city. This in turn could help with revitalizing economic growth. 

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Dominic Catacora is a Staff Writer for Allwork.space. He is based in Pittsburgh, PA. He graduated from Radford University in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Media Studies - Journalism. He has previously covered the Historic Triangle as a journalist living in Williamsburg, Va, and is now focused on writing related to the future of work.

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