Nvidia in talks to back OpenAI lease of $500 billion Ohio data center

Nvidia in talks to back OpenAI lease of $500 billion Ohio data center

News ClipCrain's Cleveland Business·Pike County, OH·7/27/2026

Nvidia is reportedly in discussions to provide financial backing, potentially up to $250 billion, for a massive $500 billion data center planned by OpenAI in Pike County, Ohio. This significant investment would support a new AI lab.

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U.S. chipmaker Nvidia is reportedly in talks to provide substantial financial backing for a proposed $500 billion data center for OpenAI in Pike County, Ohio. The potential guarantee from Nvidia could amount to as much as $250 billion, signaling a major investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure. This development highlights the escalating demand for advanced computing facilities to support the growth of AI technologies.