Nvidia is poised to finance a $100 billion artificial intelligence data center in Ohio for OpenAI, according to a report citing unnamed sources.
The project, located in Columbus, Ohio, would represent one of the largest single investments in AI infrastructure to date, underscoring the rapid expansion of data center capacity amid surging demand for high-performance computing. Nvidia’s involvement signals deepening ties between the chipmaker and OpenAI, which has relied heavily on Nvidia’s GPUs for its AI models.
Details of the financing structure remain undisclosed, including whether Nvidia will take an equity stake or provide debt financing. The scale of the project suggests significant long-term commitments from both parties, with construction expected to span multiple years.
Ohio was selected for its strategic location, energy infrastructure, and incentives aimed at attracting large-scale tech investments. The state has emerged as a key hub for data center development, competing with other regions in the U.S. for AI infrastructure projects.
Nvidia did not immediately respond to requests for comment. OpenAI declined to provide additional details on the reported agreement.
