OpenAI plans to build an AI data center in Effingham County
OpenAI is investing $20 billion to build a new AI data center campus in Effingham County, Georgia, near Savannah. The project is expected to create 400 jobs and includes a commitment to pay all energy costs and limit water use, along with $151 million in community benefits.
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is planning a significant investment of $20 billion into a new AI data center campus in Effingham County, Georgia, located near Savannah. The project, which could begin development as early as 2028, is slated for the Savannah Gateway Industrial Hub.
According to Effingham County leaders, the development is projected to generate 400 new jobs. OpenAI has also committed to covering all energy costs associated with the facility and implementing measures to limit water consumption. Furthermore, the company is collaborating with Effingham officials to provide $151 million in community benefits, which will include local investments and credits for college students.