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OpenAI, Oracle, SoftBank plan five new AI data centers for $500 billion Stargate project
The $500 billion Stargate program aims for 10 gigawatts of AI data center capacity by 2025, creating over 25,000 onsite jobs and powering millions of homes, officials said.
- OpenAI is planning to build five new data centers in the U.S. as part of the Stargate initiative, in partnership with Oracle and SoftBank, increasing capacity to nearly 7 gigawatts.
- The flagship site in Abilene, Texas, is expected to create more than 25,000 onsite jobs, though fewer workers will be needed for maintenance.
- Texas U.S. Senator Ted Cruz emphasized that Texas is 'ground zero for AI' and noted the state's abundant, low-cost energy as an advantage for data centers.
- Concerns about local water supply and environmental effects of the project were raised by residents, including Arlene Mendler, who expressed worries about community changes.
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