Tech titans tout progress at Saline Township data center

News Clip3:07WXYZ-TV Detroit | Channel 7·Saline Township, Washtenaw County, MI·6/1/2026

A groundbreaking ceremony was held for a controversial data center in Saline Township, Michigan. Governor Whitmer and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman were present to highlight the project's ongoing progress.

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As construction continues at a data center in Saline Township, a groundbreaking ceremony was held today with Governor Whitmer and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to tout the progress being made on the controversial facility.