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OpenAI's Stargate Plans Power Up Communities
21 Jan
Summary
- OpenAI's Stargate initiative aims to fund new power generation.
- Community plans will address local concerns about energy costs.
- Microsoft also announced measures to reduce data center energy impact.
OpenAI has introduced a Stargate Community plan designed to ensure its substantial AI infrastructure initiatives do not burden local communities with increased energy expenses.
The company's multi-year, $500 billion Stargate initiative involves building extensive AI data centers. These centers will now incorporate locally specific community plans, developed with community input.
These plans may involve OpenAI fully funding new, dedicated power and storage resources. Alternatively, they could cover the costs for new energy generation and transmission infrastructure.
This proactive approach follows Microsoft's recent announcement of similar measures. Microsoft is also investing in reducing water usage and mitigating potential electricity price hikes associated with its U.S. data centers.
