OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT and backed by Microsoft, is expected to make a significant contribution to the development of a large-scale data center in Abu Dhabi, UAE. According to Bloomberg News, this center could become one of the world's largest databases in the future.
A source close to the project said OpenAI is expected to be one of the key tenants at the 5-gigawatt data center under construction in Abu Dhabi. Although OpenAI's participation has not been officially confirmed, a specific announcement could be made in the near future.
This move takes place in the context of UAE is promoting the development of technology infrastructure, especially in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). On May 15, UAE and USA signed an agreement to build the largest AI campus outside the US territory, marking an important step in the technological cooperation relationship between the two countries.
OpenAI has not yet made an official comment on this information when it was contacted by Reuters. However, if realized, this project will help significantly enhance data processing and AI development capabilities not only in the Middle East but also globally.
With the potential participation of OpenAI, the data center in Abu Dhabi is expected to play a key role in promoting large-scale AI applications, serving both research and commercial implementation. This also reflects the UAE's ambition to become a global technology and innovation hub.
