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OpenAI and SoftBank Group Partner with SB Energy to Build and Operate Next-Generation AI Data Centers to Advance Stargate
SB Energy, a SoftBank Group company, announced today a strategic partnership with OpenAI as part of Stargate, marking a significant step forward in the build out of next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) and energy infrastructure in the United States. The investment builds on the $500 billion Stargate commitment announced in January at the White House.
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