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OpenAI Expands Data Center Network with $500 Billion Stargate Project

OpenAI seeks locations for AI data centers across 16 states, backed by a $100 to $500 billion investment from a new partnership with Trump, Oracle, and SoftBank.


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OpenAI is looking to establish data center campuses across 16 states as part of the Stargate project, a joint venture with Oracle and SoftBank. This initiative aims to invest between $100 billion and $500 billion to enhance AI infrastructure in the U.S. While construction is ongoing in Abilene, Texas, the project has raised concerns about environmental impact, energy consumption, and water usage. OpenAI seeks proposals for land, electricity, and infrastructure, emphasizing job creation and potential economic growth in local communities, despite challenges from competitors like China's DeepSeek AI.

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