Stargate AI data centers for OpenAI were reportedly delayed due to disputes between partners – sources said OpenAI, Oracle and SoftBank disagreed over who would have ultimate control of the planned data centers
By Jowi Morales
Publication Date: 2026-02-23 13:53:00
US President Donald Trump announced this in January 2025 OpenAI, Oracle and SoftBank would invest $500 billion and are building several data centers in the USA as part of their AI initiative “Stargate”. But instead of pushing forward with AI expansion immediately, there was a tug of war between the three partners, according to a report from The information.
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OpenAI initially wanted to move forward on its own and therefore owned the data centers. This would help secure one’s future without depending on external cloud providers, which can be more expensive in the long run. However, the company’s investors reportedly balked at the huge upfront costs required to build the AI infrastructure, especially since analysts believe the company could will no longer have cash by mid-2027. That meant it had to return to the negotiating table and continue talks with its Stargate…
