OpenAI is looking to establish a large capacity data centre in India, which could be a significant advancement for its Stargate-branded artificial intelligence infrastructure in Asia, Bloomberg reported.
The creator of ChatGPT is currently seeking local partners to develop a data centre with a minimum capacity of 1 gigawatt in the world’s most populous country, according to sources familiar with the situation who requested anonymity due to the confidential nature of the information.
This facility could potentially rank among the largest in India, where major tech companies like Microsoft and Alphabet’s Google, as well as Mukesh Ambani, have also made investments in data centre infrastructure.
The specific location and timeline for OpenAI’s proposed project are still uncertain. CEO Sam Altman might reveal details about the facility during his visit to the South Asian nation this month, although such plans are still subject to change, the sources mentioned.
Additionally, AIM reported that OpenAI will open its first office in New Delhi, India, later this year, marking its entry into the country. The company has established a local entity and is hiring a team to foster partnerships with government, businesses, developers, and academic institutions.
The company also aims to establish partnerships across various regions and has received interest from over 30 countries. OpenAI has announced plans to be the primary tenant for a 520-megawatt project in Norway and a 5-gigawatt facility in Abu Dhabi, utilising 1 gigawatt of its computing power.
The proposed construction of a new data centre in India could represent a significant advancement in Asia for OpenAI’s Stargate-branded AI infrastructure initiative, according to Bloomberg.
OpenAI has collaborated with India on several initiatives, including ChatGPT Go, available for ₹399 per month with UPI payments, the OpenAI Academy in partnership with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, enhanced Indic language support in GPT-5, and a new Study Mode feature for learners.
