Recently, OpenAI announced a strategic partnership with G42, a local artificial intelligence company in the UAE, to jointly build the largest AI data center cluster in Abu Dhabi. This project is part of OpenAI's "Stargate" plan, marking its first expansion overseas and demonstrating the company's ambition in the global market.
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It is reported that the total area of this super data center will reach about 10 square miles (approximately 26 square kilometers), with an electricity demand as high as 5GW, equivalent to the power generation of five nuclear power plants. This scale far exceeds OpenAI's first "Stargate" project in Abilene, Texas, USA, which is expected to have a total electricity consumption of only 1.2GW. The support from G42 Company in the UAE will provide strong backing for the smooth progress of this large-scale project.
As the main user of this data center, OpenAI plans to use 1GW of computing power resources, while the remaining computing capacity may be opened to other enterprises. To ensure the smooth progress of the project, a phased construction strategy will be adopted. The first phase will build a small cluster of 1GW, with 200 megawatts expected to be put into operation as early as 2026, serving as a demonstration project for subsequent expansion.
At the same time, OpenAI is actively expanding its global market. Jason Kwon, the company's Chief Strategy Officer, will embark on an Asia-Pacific tour next week, visiting Japan, South Korea, Australia, India, and Singapore, planning to conduct in-depth cooperation with local governments and enterprises on AI infrastructure construction and application. These initiatives demonstrate OpenAI's determination to build an AI infrastructure network worldwide.
This major cooperation and expansion plan will help accelerate the popularization and application of AI technology globally, bringing new opportunities to the development of various industries. As the project progresses, it is expected to attract more enterprises and institutions to participate in this innovative wave and jointly promote the development of artificial intelligence.
Key points:
🌍 OpenAI collaborates with UAE-based G42 to jointly build the world's largest AI data center cluster.
⚡ The total electricity demand for the data center is as high as 5GW, surpassing the scale of OpenAI's projects in the U.S.
🌏 OpenAI plans to cooperate in the Asia-Pacific region and actively expand its global market.