AI Data Center Race Heats Up as OpenAI Expands, Microsoft Leverages Existing Edge

As of October 2025, the race to build the world’s strongest AI data center is heating up. OpenAI, with Oracle and SoftBank, is expanding its “Stargate” project. This plan aims to add 10 gigawatts of computing power across the U.S. by year-end. Five new sites in Texas, Ohio, and New Mexico raise the total capacity to nearly 7 gigawatts. These centers will support new AI models, including OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Copilot.