OpenAI Expands $500B Stargate AI Project Globally, Aims for Democratic AI with U.S. Allies

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Updated May 7, 2025, 02:29 PM

OpenAI has announced plans to expand its $500 billion Stargate AI infrastructure project beyond the United States, targeting approximately 10 global sites in collaboration with U.S. allies such as the UK, France, and Germany. The initiative, named 'OpenAI for Countries,' aims to promote 'democratic AI' and provide these countries with potential access to advanced U.S. chips. Under the 'OpenAI for Countries' initiative, OpenAI will partner with national governments to build in-country data centers, customize ChatGPT for local needs, and evolve security and safety controls. This effort is part of a broader strategy to support countries in building AI infrastructure that aligns with democratic values, as opposed to authoritarian models of AI development. The project, initially launched in the U.S. with partners Oracle and SoftBank, has its first supercomputing campus in Abilene, Texas. The expansion of the Stargate project is seen as a response to interest from political leaders in France, the UK, and Germany, who have expressed a desire to develop new data centers. OpenAI's Vice President, Chris Lehane, emphasized the importance of this initiative in promoting economic growth and national development through democratic AI. Additionally, OpenAI plans to raise and deploy a national start-up fund to seed local AI ecosystems, supporting new jobs, companies, revenue, and communities, while also contributing to US-led AI leadership and a global network effect for democratic AI.

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Kevin Weil 🇺🇸

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💥 Today we're announcing OpenAI for Countries — building local infrastructure and powering democratic AI around the world to promote economic growth. https://t.co/A3PBR61b2S

Adam.GPT

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https://t.co/00C4sgXJTp In response to these interested governments, OpenAI is offering a new kind of partnership for the Intelligence Age. Through formalized infrastructure collaborations, and in coordination with the US government, OpenAI will: •Partner with countries to help

NFP

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