OpenAI aims to establish a data center in India with a minimum capacity of one gigawatt as part of the Trump-backed Stargate AI initiative.
OpenAI's Data Center Plans
Reports indicate that OpenAI is actively seeking local partners to build a site with at least one gigawatt capacity. Details about the project are currently undisclosed, but it is part of an initiative worth up to $500 billion.
Investment and Strategy in IT Infrastructure
Should the plan be executed, OpenAI will join other major players like Alphabet and Microsoft that are making significant investments in the country. The expected new capacity may account for 22% of the forecasted 4,500 megawatts by 2030.
Sam Altman's Upcoming Visit to India
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, is scheduled to visit India in September and may deliver a keynote speech on the data center plan. He noted that the ChatGPT user base in India has grown fourfold over the past year, highlighting the increasing interest in AI technologies in the country.
The establishment of OpenAI's data center in India could significantly enhance the country's AI infrastructure and contribute to economic growth amid global trade disputes.
