OpenAI and G42 announced plans for a 1-gigawatt data center in the UAE, named Stargate UAE, aimed at making the region a global AI hub. Managed by OpenAI and Oracle, with G42 financing, the project will provide an advanced ChatGPT version for free to UAE residents. Scheduled to launch in phases, the first segment, with 200 megawatts capacity, will be operational by the end of 2026. The initiative reflects the UAE's growing emphasis on becoming a leader in AI technology and infrastructure, influenced by negotiations with the Trump administration allowing AI chip imports.
The Stargate UAE data center aims to position the UAE as a global leader in artificial intelligence, reflecting a commitment to AI investment and infrastructure.
The collaboration with OpenAI will provide UAE residents free access to an advanced version of ChatGPT, emphasizing the significance of this initiative for public access to AI.
The data center, designed to be one of the world's largest with a 1-gigawatt capacity, signals the UAE's ambitions in the global AI arena.
Negotiations with the Trump administration led to the decision to import AI chips, demonstrating the UAE's strategic partnerships in technology advancement.
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