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OpenAI Expands in India with New Data Center Plans

9/1/2025

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Summary

Story summary

OpenAI is seeking partnerships to build a 1 gigawatt data center in India, expanding its Stargate infrastructure.
The company has registered as a legal entity in India and will open its first office in New Delhi this year.
CEO Sam Altman is expected to share more details during his upcoming visit to India.
India ranks as OpenAI's second-largest market by user base, showing notable growth in ChatGPT adoption.

History

Historical Context

Launched in 2016, India's Digital India initiative aimed to enhance digital infrastructure and accessibility, resulting in over 700 million internet users by 2021. This growth has attracted significant investments, such as OpenAI's establishment of a 1 gigawatt data center in India, reflecting the increasing demand for AI technologies and positioning India as a burgeoning global tech hub.

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Story summary

OpenAI is seeking partnerships to build a 1 gigawatt data center in India, expanding its Stargate infrastructure.
The company has registered as a legal entity in India and will open its first office in New Delhi this year.
CEO Sam Altman is expected to share more details during his upcoming visit to India.
India ranks as OpenAI's second-largest market by user base, showing notable growth in ChatGPT adoption.

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