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Stargate Project: $500B Data Centers to Create 25,000 Jobs

9/25/2025

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Summary

Tech Giants Unite

OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank announced five data centers in the United States as part of the $500 billion Stargate project, with Nvidia pledging $100 billion and a 10-gigawatt target by 2025.
The sites in Texas, New Mexico, and Ohio were selected from more than 300 proposals nationwide.
Capacity will reach nearly 7 gigawatts, creating over 25,000 onsite jobs.

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Historical Context

The U.S. government initiated the "Smart Grid" program in 2011, investing over $4.5 billion to modernize energy infrastructure and promote renewable energy integration. This effort reflects a broader trend towards energy innovation, echoed by the Stargate project, launched in January 2025 by OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank, aiming for a capacity of 10 gigawatts and creating over 25,000 jobs.

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Tech Giants Unite

OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank announced five data centers in the United States as part of the $500 billion Stargate project, with Nvidia pledging $100 billion and a 10-gigawatt target by 2025.
The sites in Texas, New Mexico, and Ohio were selected from more than 300 proposals nationwide.
Capacity will reach nearly 7 gigawatts, creating over 25,000 onsite jobs.

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