OpenAI mulls over UAE data center expansion amid Trump’s visit - Bloomberg

Published 13/05/2025, 19:58
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Investing.com -- OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, is reportedly contemplating expanding its presence in the Middle East with a new data center in the United Arab Emirates, according to Bloomberg, citing sources who wished to remain anonymous. Although the deal is not yet finalized and may still undergo changes, it is expected to be announced this week during U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to the Middle East.

OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, is currently in the region, participating in a wider tour involving tech industry leaders. This potential expansion aligns with OpenAI’s recent statement about its intent to collaborate with national governments to foster more AI infrastructure development outside the U.S., thereby bolstering American leadership in the sector.

President Trump’s Middle East visit has also spurred a surge of investment activity, which includes plans to provide Saudi Arabia with increased access to advanced semiconductors.

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