OpenAI and its partners are considering Wisconsin among other states for investments by Stargate, a project set to invest $500 billion over the next four years in AI infrastructure across the U.S., the BizTimes reports. OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar said the company would evaluate sites in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Oregon beginning next week.
Equity funding for Stargate is a joint effort from SoftBank, OpenAI, Oracle, and MGX. A request for proposals sought plans that would enable the development and construction of large-scale AI data centers, detailing locations, total acreage, maximum power, power available at the start of 2027 and 2028, and examples of other successful projects.
Proposed sites would be assessed for technical feasibility, commercial viability, risk mitigation, and potential community and economic benefits. A shortlist is planned to be developed by March 21, selections made by April 11, and contract discussions begun by April 14.
