Hard Fork AI Data Centers Powering the AI Future
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Oct 2, 2025 OpenAI's new data centers are set to redefine global intelligence access with their five Stargate sites across the U.S. Nvidia's massive $100 billion investment is fueling growth in AI tech, while a complex web of interdependencies among AI players is shaking the stock market. Oracle is making waves with a staggering 90% stock increase and a significant LOI with OpenAI, funding ambitious growth plans. However, the energy demand from these data centers poses serious challenges for the power grid, highlighting the balancing act of innovation and sustainability.
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Massive Stargate Data Center Buildout
- OpenAI is building five new Stargate data centers with Oracle and SoftBank across the U.S. in a major capacity expansion.
- The planned capacity is about seven gigawatts, roughly powering over five million homes.
AIbox.ai No-Code Builder Mention
- Jaeden Schafer described AIbox.ai, a no-code builder that links models, prompts, and UI to build tools.
- He invited listeners to try the beta and access 40+ models in a single playground for a subscription.
NVIDIA's Strategic Investment Cycle
- NVIDIA is investing heavily to support data center GPU demand, committing to large investments tied to AI infrastructure.
- That investment fuels a cycle where data centers will be filled with NVIDIA GPUs, aligning vendor incentives with buildouts.