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OpenAI has unveiled plans for a massive expansion of its computing capabilities, showcasing a new supercomputing complex in Texas. Alongside partners like Oracle and SoftBank, the initiative will add nearly 7 gigawatts of power capacity through five new data centers across the U.S., enough to supply energy to almost eight million homes.
AMD has announced its new Instinct MI400 AI chips, designed for large-scale data centers and set to compete directly with Nvidia's offerings. The MI400 chips will be integrated into a unified rack system called Helios, allowing for efficient operation and lower costs, as AMD aims to capture a portion of the rapidly growing AI chip market currently dominated by Nvidia. OpenAI has committed to using these chips, highlighting their anticipated performance advantages in AI applications.
Keith Heyde, newly appointed head of infrastructure at OpenAI, is leading the search for sites to build the company’s next-generation data centers, aimed at supporting the training of advanced AI models. With around 800 proposals received, about 20 sites are in advanced review, focusing on factors like power access and community support rather than just tax incentives. OpenAI's ambitious expansion includes a significant partnership with Nvidia, which is investing up to $100 billion to support the infrastructure needed for AI development.
OpenAI has reportedly agreed to pay Oracle $30 billion annually for data center services, marking a significant partnership between the two companies. This deal is expected to enhance OpenAI's infrastructure capabilities while providing Oracle with a substantial revenue boost.
Nvidia has announced a massive partnership with OpenAI that includes an investment of up to $100 billion. This funding will support the construction of data centers capable of deploying 10 gigawatts of Nvidia systems for advanced AI model training and operations.
Oracle and OpenAI are collaborating on a $15 billion data center campus in Port Washington, Wisconsin, expected to create over 4,000 construction jobs and 1,000 long-term positions. The project is part of their plan to enhance Stargate capacity and is set to begin construction soon, with completion projected for 2028.