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OpenAI to invest 110 trillion won by 2030 for AI infrastructure expansion
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OpenAI to invest 110 trillion won by 2030 for AI infrastructure expansion

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • OpenAI is resuming its expansion of AI infrastructure, planning to invest approximately 110 trillion won by 2030.
  • The company intends to build large-scale data centers to strengthen its AI infrastructure.
  • OpenAI plans to construct a 3.2GW facility in Effingham County, Georgia.

OpenAI is accelerating its AI infrastructure expansion, a move that had previously slowed. The company plans to invest around 110 trillion won (approximately $80 billion USD) by 2030 to bolster its AI computing infrastructure and construct massive data centers.

This renewed push includes plans for a significant 3.2-gigawatt (GW) facility in Effingham County, Georgia. The project aims to enhance OpenAI's capacity to train and deploy its advanced AI models.

The investment underscores OpenAI's commitment to maintaining its leading position in the AI race, requiring substantial computational power to develop and refine its cutting-edge technologies. The expansion is seen as crucial for supporting the growing demand for AI services and research.

While specific details about the full scope of the 2030 investment remain under wraps, the Georgia project signals a tangible step towards realizing these ambitious infrastructure goals. The scale of the planned investment highlights the immense resources required to power the future of artificial intelligence.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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