OpenAI and Anthropic are assessing plans to expand their office footprints in Dublin, highlighting how Europe is becoming a more central market for artificial intelligence services.
Both companies currently operate out of small, flexible workspaces in the Irish capital, but are now exploring larger, more permanent offices as demand for AI tools accelerates across the region, reports Bloomberg.
The potential expansion reflects a broader shift among fast-growing AI firms toward strengthening their presence outside the US, with Dublin emerging as a key base for European operations, hiring, and regulatory engagement.
Dublin’s role in AI expansion
Anthropic is considering leasing around 25,000 square feet of office space in Dublin over the next three to five years, according to Bloomberg.
The final size could be smaller, as expansion strategies remain fluid and are being reviewed regularly.
Other artificial intelligence firms, including OpenAI, are also looking for similar amounts of office space in the city.
At present, both companies occupy limited space in co-working offices.
Moving into larger premises would signal a shift from temporary setups toward longer-term investment in Ireland as a regional hub.
Dublin already hosts the European headquarters of major technology groups such as Meta Platforms and ByteDance’s TikTok, reinforcing its status as a preferred location for global tech firms.
Anthropic’s European footprint
Anthropic opened its first European Union office in Dublin last year and designated it as its EMEA headquarters.
In addition to Dublin, Anthropic has offices in London, Paris, Zurich, and Munich.
According to a company blog post published in November, EMEA is Anthropic’s fastest-growing region.
That growth has increased pressure on existing office capacity and contributed to the search for larger spaces that can accommodate future hiring and operational needs.
OpenAI hiring momentum
OpenAI, backed by Microsoft Corp., launched its Dublin operations in 2023.
The company currently employs about 60 people in Ireland and has said it plans to continue adding to the team in 2026.
While OpenAI declined to comment on specific leasing discussions, it is actively recruiting in Ireland through LinkedIn.
Roles being advertised include software engineers and trust and safety analysts, indicating a focus on both product development and platform governance.
Alongside its Irish expansion, OpenAI is also planning to increase the size of its London office, underlining the growing importance of Europe in its global strategy.
Market impact and competition
The search for larger offices comes as AI firms compete to scale internationally and win new users, even as debate continues around the pace and sustainability of investment in the sector.
For Dublin’s commercial property market, interest from AI-focused tenants could provide a boost, particularly as demand from some established tech companies has cooled.
Industry analysts note that Dublin has historically been shaped by technology firms from the US West Coast, and the rise of artificial intelligence appears to be reinforcing that trend.
As OpenAI and Anthropic expand their European teams, their presence could translate into increased hiring activity and sustained demand for office space in the city.
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