Nvidia has agreed to invest $1.5 billion in SB Energy to support the development of a data center in Ohio for OpenAI. The deal is part of a larger $105 billion agreement that will see the creation of a massive data center campus with an initial capacity of 4.25 gigawatts.
The data center will be leased to OpenAI for 20 years and is expected to create hundreds of jobs and stimulate economic growth in the region. SB Energy and SoftBank plan to build at least 10 gigawatts of new power generation and invest $4.2 billion in Ohio grid infrastructure.
OpenAI has agreed to secure up to 8 gigawatts of computing capacity at the data center, which will be powered by Nvidia's AI computing technology. As part of the deal, OpenAI will provide up to $84 million in Codex credits to support education and workforce development in Ohio.
In other AI-related news, Anthropic has introduced a new invisible watermark for content generated by its AI chatbot Claude. The watermark is designed to detect AI-generated content and could have significant implications for the use of AI in industries such as publishing and advertising.
Meanwhile, Alibaba is to sell its gaming unit, Lingxi Games, for $1.5 billion as part of a strategic shift towards artificial intelligence and cloud computing. Global AI adoption is accelerating rapidly, driven by unprecedented private and public capital commitments, with AI investment reaching $194 billion.
Key Takeaways
• Nvidia invests $1.5 billion in SB Energy for OpenAI data center.• Nvidia's deal with SB Energy is worth $105 billion.
• OpenAI to secure up to 8 gigawatts of computing capacity at Ohio data center.
• Anthropic introduces invisible watermark for AI-generated content.
• Alibaba sells gaming unit Lingxi Games for $1.5 billion.
• Global AI adoption accelerates with $194 billion in investment.
• Nvidia's data center will have initial capacity of 4.25 gigawatts.
• OpenAI to provide up to $84 million in Codex credits for Ohio education.
• SB Energy and SoftBank to invest $4.2 billion in Ohio grid infrastructure.
• Gravis Robotics raises $200 million from SoftBank for AI-equipped construction machinery.
Nvidia invests $1.5 billion in SB Energy for OpenAI data center
Nvidia will invest $1.5 billion in SB Energy to support the development of a data center in Ohio for OpenAI. The data center will have an initial capacity of 4.25 gigawatts and will be built by SB Energy. Nvidia's investment is part of a larger deal worth $105 billion. The data center will be leased to OpenAI for 20 years. SB Energy and SoftBank plan to build at least 10 gigawatts of new power generation and invest $4.2 billion in Ohio grid infrastructure.
Nvidia backs Ohio data center for OpenAI
Nvidia has agreed to spend up to $105 billion to support a data center in Ohio for OpenAI. The data center will be built by SB Energy and will have an initial capacity of 4.25 gigawatts. Nvidia will invest $1.5 billion in SB Energy as part of the deal. The data center will be leased to OpenAI for 20 years. The project is expected to create hundreds of jobs and stimulate economic growth in the region.
OpenAI inks massive Ohio data center deal
OpenAI has agreed to secure up to 8 gigawatts of computing capacity at a data center in Ohio. The data center will be built by SB Energy and will be powered by Nvidia's AI computing technology. The project is expected to create hundreds of jobs and stimulate economic growth in the region. OpenAI will provide up to $84 million in Codex credits to support education and workforce development in Ohio.
Anthropic's new AI watermark sparks backlash
Anthropic has introduced a new invisible watermark for content generated by its AI chatbot Claude. The watermark is designed to detect AI-generated content and could have significant implications for the use of AI in industries such as publishing and advertising. Some users have expressed concerns about the potential for the watermark to be used to flag legitimate content.
Alibaba to sell gaming unit for $1.5 billion
Alibaba is to sell its gaming unit, Lingxi Games, for $1.5 billion as part of a strategic shift towards artificial intelligence and cloud computing. The sale is part of a broader corporate reorganization led by Alibaba's CEO, Eddie Wu. Lingxi Games is known for its popular multiplayer online strategy game, Three Kingdoms: Strategy Edition.
Nvidia's $105 billion bet on Ohio data center
Nvidia has agreed to spend up to $105 billion to support a massive new data center campus in Ohio for OpenAI. The data center will have an initial capacity of 4.25 gigawatts and will be built by SB Energy. Nvidia will invest $1.5 billion in SB Energy as part of the deal. The project is expected to create hundreds of jobs and stimulate economic growth in the region.
Global AI adoption accelerates
Global AI adoption is accelerating rapidly, driven by unprecedented private and public capital commitments. AI investment has reached $194 billion, with the US dominating the global AI landscape. Enterprise AI adoption is rising sharply, with 9.2% of US enterprises adopting AI in Q2 2025.
Excavators meet AI
Gravis Robotics, a Swiss-based company, has raised $200 million from SoftBank to equip heavy construction machinery with AI brains. The company aims to increase efficiency and reduce costs in the construction industry.
Sources
- Nvidia to Back Ohio Data Center With as Much as $105 Billion
- Nvidia to invest $1.5bn in SB Energy under OpenAI data center deal
- OpenAI inks massive Ohio data center deal
- Nvidia’s $105-billion bet on Ohio data center supercharges AI arms race
- Anthropic's New AI Watermark Sparks Backlash From Claude Subscribers
- Alibaba to sell gaming unit for $1.5 billion in strategic shift to artificial intelligence
- Global AI Adoption Accelerates as Investment Surges Past $194 Billion, Reshaping Enterprise and National Competitive Strategy
- Excavators, Meet AI: Gravis Nabs $200 Million From SoftBank To Give Construction Equipment Brains
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