OpenAI secures 10 gigawatts of AI computing capacity ahead of 2029 target
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Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 29
OpenAI secures 10 gigawatts of AI computing capacity ahead of 2029 target
12 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 29
OpenAI has signed contracts for 10 gigawatts of AI capacity in the US, achieving this milestone several years early.
The company originally aimed to reach this goal by 2029, but rapid expansion, including adding 3GW in 90 days, accelerated progress.
This achievement, part of OpenAI's Stargate initiative, supports increased AI demand, enables advanced model training, and involves partnerships with local communities and technology providers.
As Stargate pauses European projects, how is OpenAI redrawing the global map of AI power?
Is OpenAI's pivot to leasing a sign its $500B Stargate ambition is too expensive to own?
With its custom 'Titan' chip, is OpenAI preparing to end its reliance on hardware giant NVIDIA?
Will Stargate's powerful AI create more jobs than it automates for workers without college degrees?
Can Stargate's host communities gain promised jobs without suffering the housing crises seen in Texas?
Can a project needing gigawatts of power truly be green, despite its water-saving technology?
OpenAI’s 10GW AI Infrastructure Leap Accelerates Path to AGI and Economic Transformation
Overview
OpenAI has rapidly achieved a groundbreaking 10GW of AI computational capacity by April 2026, nearly three years ahead of schedule, driven by soaring AI demand and a surge of GPU deployments through its Stargate Initiative. This $500 billion project, supported by key partnerships with Oracle, AMD, Microsoft, and SoftBank, is building massive, energy-efficient data centers across the U.S., creating thousands of high-tech jobs and boosting local economies. Advanced technologies like liquid cooling reduce energy and water use, while community plans help manage infrastructure impact. This scale accelerates AI development, compressing AGI timelines to 2-5 years, but also raises challenges around chip supply, centralization, and equitable access globally.