Stargate is a $500 billion AI project led by OpenAI, Oracle and SoftBank. It was first launched to build advanced AI data centers and infrastructure in the U.S. But now, according to a report from the Financial Times, the team is also looking at expanding to other countries like the U.K., Germany, and France.

At first, Stargate’s main goal was to support AI development only in the U.S. However, the team is now exploring international options. The U.K. is being seen as a strong choice, thanks to its support for AI innovation and better access to electricity for data centers.

$100 Billion Fundraising Still Underway

Right now, Stargate is in the process of raising its first $100 billion. SoftBank is expected to invest “tens of billions of dollars” through a mix of debt and equity. What happens next for Stargate will depend on how it performs in the U.S. and how much interest there is globally. When the project was announced in January, President Donald Trump called it a “declaration of confidence in America.”

Why Stargate Matters to OpenAI’s Future

  • Exclusive to OpenAI: The Stargate data centers are planned to serve only OpenAI’s systems, which means full control and performance tuning for their AI models.
  • Global Job Growth: The initiative is expected to create over 100,000 jobs in the U.S. alone, especially in tech and construction sectors.
  • Environmental Factors: Location choices also depend on clean energy availability, since AI centers use a lot of power. Countries offering greener energy are more likely to be selected.
  • Possible Delays in Texas: New laws in Texas, made to protect the power grid, may cause delays or raise costs for data center construction. This could affect timelines for some parts of Stargate.