ChipsThe story, in brief
Expanding Stargate to Michigan
1 gigawatt. OpenAI is moving Stargate beyond Texas—Michigan's next.
The KeyNews take
Why it matters
OpenAI's infrastructure expansion signals a shift in compute capacity strategy across US regions. This multi-site approach to Stargate suggests the company is hedging power grid and real estate constraints while building redundancy into its AI compute backbone.
The key facts
5 to knowOpenAI expanding Stargate to Michigan
New one-gigawatt campus announced
Geographic diversification of AI infrastructure beyond initial Texas location
Published October 30, 2025
Midwest regional investment focus
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OpenAI Blogopenai.com
Publisher excerpt: OpenAI is expanding Stargate to Michigan with a new one-gigawatt campus that strengthens America’s AI infrastructure. The project will create jobs, drive investment, and support economic growth across the Midwest.