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Sep 24, 2025 OpenAI is looking to expand its Stargate data centers with Oracle and SoftBank, raising questions about the future of U.S. AI infrastructure. There’s talk of leasing NVIDIA chips to cut costs, which could shake up the AI chip market. NVIDIA's hefty investment in AI indicates a strategic approach to maintain industry dominance. Meanwhile, WhatsApp introduces built-in translations, suggesting that AI-driven translation may soon be as commonplace as spellcheck. The growing frenzy for AI startups highlights the tech world’s relentless push for innovation.
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Stargate Scales U.S. AI Infrastructure
- OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank announced five new Stargate data center sites to expand capacity toward seven gigawatts.
- The buildout frames AI infrastructure as a national priority to maintain U.S. leadership against China.
Compute-As-A-Service Model Emerges
- Oracle will build and operate multiple Stargate halls while OpenAI acts as a primary tenant buying compute.
- This model shifts capital outlay to operators and makes AI compute a service rather than outright hardware ownership.
Leasing Chips To Reduce Upfront Risk
- OpenAI and NVIDIA may structure deals where OpenAI leases NVIDIA chips instead of buying them outright.
- Leasing reduces upfront cash needs and transfers obsolescence risk away from OpenAI.