OpenAI and Oracle are expanding their partnership with a new commitment to develop 4.5 gigawatts of AI data center capacity, joining the $500 billion Stargate initiative alongside SoftBank Group. Their collaboration aims to accelerate U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence. The announcement did not specify locations, but the initiative will use over 2 million chips. OpenAI and SoftBank reportedly plan to invest $19 billion each, despite skepticism about securing funding for immediate needs.