Bloomberg and Reuters reported on September 1, 2025, about OpenAIs plans to build a large data center in India with a capacity of at least 1 gigawatt. This move is part of the companys global infrastructure initiative, codenamed "Stargate," aimed at creating the computing power necessary for the development and operation of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). The company has already registered a legal entity in India and is seeking local partners for the project. The choice of India as a location for such a large-scale construction is strategic: it is OpenAIs second-largest market by user base, the country has a vast pool of technical talent, and, importantly, it is not subject to U.S. restrictions on the export of advanced GPUs. While the exact location and timeline are yet to be determined, CEO Sam Altman is expected to announce details during his visit to the country in September. This plan underscores that the battle for AI leadership is moving to a new level, where access to energy and the construction of data centers on an unprecedented scale are becoming key factors.
OpenAI Plans to Build 1-Gigawatt Data Center in India as Part of "Stargate" Project
