OpenAI Proposes Massive Data Centers to Fuel US AI Dominance

OpenAI, advocating for US leadership in AI and competing with China, proposed to the Biden administration the construction of five massive data centers across the US. Each center, demanding the energy equivalent of five nuclear reactors, would support the development of advanced AI models. OpenAI argues that this initiative would generate jobs, stimulate economic growth, and maintain the US`s competitive edge in AI. However, realizing this vision requires government support in overcoming hurdles like grid connection delays and permitting issues. While OpenAI`s initial focus is on a single data center, their plan anticipates potential expansion.