The $100 billion venture backed by OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle is expanding its operations with a significant data center in Abilene, Texas. The site, nearly the size of Central Park, will house facilities for Stargate, an AI project aiming to revolutionize technology. While the land spans 875 acres, it’s set to create at least 57 full-time jobs. In comparison, other data centers like Microsoft’s in Texas have far fewer long-term job opportunities. OpenAI has already hinted at creating hundreds of thousands of jobs over time, with construction roles and ongoing infrastructure projects contributing to this goal. The ambitious project aligns with President Trump’s pledge to create millions of American jobs through AI initiatives, further solidifying its potential impact on the U.S. economy.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-23/stargate-s-first-data-center-to-be-located-in-texas-with-at-least-57-jobs