The data center, one of the world’s largest, could cost as much as $500 billion and will be leased by OpenAI.
Nvidia to Back Ohio Data Center With as Much as $105 Billion
The data center, one of the world’s largest, could cost as much as $500 billion and will be leased by OpenAI.
By Kalley Huang
Monday, August 17, 2026·1 min read
Last updated Aug 24, 2026 · 01:10 PM UTC
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