OpenAI Launches Stargate Plan to Manage Energy Costs for AI Data Centers

OpenAI announced the Stargate Community plan, part of a $500 billion, multi-year initiative to build AI data centers with support from investors including Oracle and backing from U.S. President Donald Trump. The plan aims to cover energy costs fully and prevent increases in local electricity prices by tailoring solutions to community needs, such as funding dedicated power and infrastructure. This follows a similar Microsoft initiative focused on reducing water use and managing energy impacts at its U.S. data centers.