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OpenAI and SoftBank Commit $1B to SB Energy to Expand AI Data Center Infrastructure

OpenAI and SoftBank have announced plans to invest $1 billion in SB Energy as part of a strategic partnership to accelerate OpenAI’s artificial intelligence infrastructure buildout. The investment forms part of the $500 billion

11 Jan 2026 · 1 min read

OpenAI and SoftBank Commit $1B to SB Energy to Expand AI Data Center Infrastructure

OpenAI and SoftBank Commit $1B to SB Energy to Expand AI Data Center Infrastructure

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