1:57 am, Sunday, 5 October 2025

OpenAI expands Stargate with five new U.S. data centers

Sarakhon Report

Capacity and partners

OpenAI said it will build five additional AI data centers in the U.S. with Oracle and SoftBank, expanding the Stargate program to a planned 7 GW of capacity. The company framed the build-out as necessary for next-gen models and enterprise demand.

Energy and oversight questions

The scale raises scrutiny over power sourcing, local permits, and AI’s carbon footprint. OpenAI said sites will follow regulatory requirements and community processes; further details on locations and timelines were not fully disclosed.

06:05:25 pm, Wednesday, 24 September 2025

OpenAI expands Stargate with five new U.S. data centers

06:05:25 pm, Wednesday, 24 September 2025

Capacity and partners

OpenAI said it will build five additional AI data centers in the U.S. with Oracle and SoftBank, expanding the Stargate program to a planned 7 GW of capacity. The company framed the build-out as necessary for next-gen models and enterprise demand.

Energy and oversight questions

The scale raises scrutiny over power sourcing, local permits, and AI’s carbon footprint. OpenAI said sites will follow regulatory requirements and community processes; further details on locations and timelines were not fully disclosed.