OpenAI signs record Ohio data center lease with Nvidia backing up to $105 billion
OpenAI signed a 20-year lease for an 8-gigawatt Ohio data center. Nvidia guarantees up to $105 billion for residual value and becomes the exclusive chip supplier.
OpenAI has secured a long-term lease for a substantial data center facility in Ohio. The agreement spans 20 years and involves significant power capacity, marking a major expansion in the company's physical infrastructure.
Nvidia plays a central role in this deal, acting as the exclusive chip supplier for the facility. Additionally, the chipmaker is providing a financial guarantee covering up to $105 billion for the residual value of the infrastructure.
This move highlights the escalating demand for compute resources required to train and operate large language models. As AI workloads grow, securing dedicated power and hardware becomes a critical competitive advantage for leading labs.
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