OpenAI seeks locations to build Stargate empire
OpenAI has initiated an extensive search for sites to construct a network of large data centers under the Stargate project, backed by President Donald Trump. The company behind ChatGPT has already begun inspecting locations in Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, expanding beyond its flagship project in Texas.
Stargate, a joint venture between OpenAI, Oracle, and Softbank, plans to invest $100 billion, potentially scaling to $500 billion, in constructing massive data centers and necessary energy infrastructure for artificial intelligence development. Trump called the project “a compelling affirmation of faith in America’s potential” under his new administration, although construction of the first facility in Abilene, Texas, began several months ago.
Elon Musk, Trump’s advisor and longtime OpenAI rival, currently in legal confrontation with the company and its CEO Sam Altman, publicly expressed doubts about the wisdom of Stargate investments.
Chris Lehane, OpenAI’s vice president of global affairs, reported that following Trump’s announcement, many states expressed interest in hosting data centers in their territories. The company is seeking sites with access to necessary infrastructure, including electricity and water.
The project raises concerns among environmentalists, as data centers require enormous amounts of energy and water for cooling. Although OpenAI’s proposal doesn’t specify priorities for renewable energy use, the company requires power suppliers to have plans for managing carbon emissions and water usage.
Keith Hyde, OpenAI’s director of infrastructure strategy, noted that the company is considering sites where it can assist in developing new power generation capabilities, including gas facilities and other energy sources.
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