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Nvidia to finance Ohio AI data center OpenAI leases

8/18/2026

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  • Nvidia will provide up to $105 billion to finance an Ohio AI data center leased by OpenAI for 20 years.
  • The center will deliver about eight gigawatts of compute, enough for six million homes.
  • Nvidia will initially back 4.25 gigawatts of lease and power payments, with an option for more.
  • OpenAI expects the first 800 megawatts to be operational by 2028, while critics warn the energy demand could raise costs for Americans.