Elon Musk reportedly tried to disrupt OpenAI's plan to build a major AI data center in Abu Dhabi unless his own company, xAI, was included in the deal. His concerns reached the White House, leading to discussions on how to appease him before President Trump's Middle East trip. Ultimately, the deal proceeded despite Musk's objections.

OpenAI is set to establish a significant data center in Abu Dhabi, with the first 200-megawatt phase expected to be completed by the end of 2026. Funded by G42 and operated in partnership with Oracle, the project also includes collaborations with SoftBank, Nvidia, and Cisco, although the total cost remains undisclosed.