From Interesting Engineering, March 6:
The decision comes amid financing concerns, while Meta continues aggressively scaling AI computing infrastructure.
OpenAI and Oracle have stepped back from plans to expand a major artificial intelligence data center in Texas, according to a report by Bloomberg.
The decision follows extended negotiations over financing and shifting infrastructure needs for AI development.
The project involves the Abilene, Texas site, a key part of the massive Stargate initiative.
The joint venture between OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank aims to build large-scale computing infrastructure for advanced artificial intelligence systems.
Originally, OpenAI and Oracle planned to expand the Abilene facility’s capacity from 1.2 gigawatts to 2 gigawatts.
Instead, Meta Platforms is now evaluating whether it should lease the additional planned capacity.Financing and demand shifts....
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As the philosopher said: "Reality bites."
The philosopher also said: "Ah, but a robot's reach should exceed its grasp or what's a META for?"
But that one didn't really catch on.
— "Reality Is Ruining the Humanoid Robot Hype", September 2025
