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flag OpenAI seeks federal backing for its $500B Stargate AI project, citing a U.S.-China energy gap and economic growth potential.

flag OpenAI is urging the federal government to support its $500 billion Stargate project, a nationwide network of AI data centers in Texas, New Mexico, Ohio, and Wisconsin, calling it a key opportunity to boost U.S. GDP by over 5% within three years. flag In a letter to the White House, CEO Sam Altman warned of an “electron gap” with China, which added 429 gigawatts of power capacity in 2024 compared to the U.S.’s 51. flag OpenAI is seeking 100 gigawatts of new energy capacity annually and plans a workforce certification platform in 2026. flag The project has sparked local opposition due to rising electricity costs in at least 13 states and concerns over public health impacts from fossil fuel-dependent power, which could cost $5.7 billion to $9.2 billion yearly.

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