OpenAI Proposes 5-Gigawatt Data Centers to White House for AI Development

Sep 25, 2024, 12:18 AM

OpenAI has proposed a significant expansion of data centers to the White House and the Biden administration, emphasizing the need for advanced infrastructure to support AI development. The proposal includes the construction of massive 5-gigawatt data centers, each with the power equivalent to an entire city or enough to power 3 million homes. This infrastructure is deemed crucial for maintaining American leadership in AI and boosting economic growth. OpenAI's analysis suggests that the data centers could add tens of thousands of jobs and significantly boost GDP. The proposal highlights the importance of these centers in keeping the U.S. ahead of China in AI development.