OpenAI considering 16 states for data center campuses as part of Trump's Stargate project

OpenAI said on Thursday that the company is considering building data center campuses in 16 states that have indicated “real interest” in the project, which is linked to President Donald Trump’s Stargate plans.

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Stargate artificial intelligence project to exclusively serve OpenAI

Trump has called SoftBank-backed venture a ‘resounding declaration of confidence in America’s potential’
Financial Times - Jan. 24
Trump-Back Stargate AI Project Spawns Altman-Musk Clash

The tech billionaires have a rocky history, and Musk’s comments about funding for the project, which could attract $500 billion prompted a pointed response from OpenAI leader Altman.
Inc. - Jan. 23
Musk clashes with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman over Trump-supported Stargate AI data center project

Elon Musk is clashing with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman over the Stargate artificial intelligence infrastructure project touted by President Donald Trump, the latest in a feud between the two billionaires ...
ABC News - Jan. 23
OpenAI spars with Elon Musk over $500bn Stargate project

Tesla boss in rare break with Donald Trump over AI initiative, saying ‘they don’t actually have the money’
Financial Times - Jan. 22
OpenAI Stargate is a $500B bet: America’s AI Manhattan Project or costly dead end?

OpenAI, Oracle, Softbank and MGX are investing a record amount in new AI infrastructure even as China's DeepSeek outperforms on cost.
VentureBeat - Jan. 22
Musk: 'They don't actually have the money' for Trump-touted Stargate project

Tech billionaire Elon Musk voiced doubts about President Trump's newly announced infrastructure plan for artificial intelligence, claiming the technology companies behind the effort do not yet have ...
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Trump Announces Project Stargate, a Massive New Investment in AI

The venture involves OpenAI, Softbank, and Oracle, and starts with an investment of $100 billion.
Inc. - Jan. 21
Trump announces 'Stargate' AI infrastructure project with 'colossal data centers'

President Trump is joined by Larry Ellison, Masayoshi Son and Sam Altman to announce a new American company that will invest $500 billion in AI infrastructure.
NBC News - Jan. 21

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