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OpenAI's transformation into a fully for-profit entity has led to a substantial valuation increase, reaching $157 billion after a recent funding round of $6.6 billion. However, this influx of capital comes with heightened expectations to innovate and convert technological advancements into sustainable income.
One of OpenAI's strategies to manage these demands is to invest in new data centers across the U.S., particularly in the Midwest and Southwest. This move is designed to support the computational requirements of developing and maintaining its advanced AI models. OpenAI recognizes that resource intensiveness—and ownership of necessary infrastructure—provides a competitive advantage akin to those enjoyed by tech giants like Google and Amazon.