OpenAI plans to shift 75% of its data center capacity to Stargate, a SoftBank-backed project, by 2030, according to The Information.

This move signals a departure from its reliance on Microsoft, though OpenAI will continue investing in Microsoft-operated data centers in the near term.

Operational costs are also expected to surge, reaching US$20 billion by 2027 from a projected US$5 billion in 2024.

By 2030, expenses for running AI models will surpass training costs.

SoftBank has emerged as a key financial supporter, funding OpenAI’s transition in computing resources.

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