AI Infrastructure Boom in Rural America

AI Infrastructure Boom in Rural America

Update: 2026-01-01
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In the heart of West Texas, OpenAIs Sam Altman is leading a colossal data center project, Stargate, as tech giants like Meta and Elon Musks xAI race to build similar behemoths. This AI infrastructure boom, with top companies spending $443 billion this year, is transforming rural America, but skeptics warn of dot-com style overreach. OpenAI, at the forefront, is securing massive deals and eyeing renewable energy sources to overcome power challenges.

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AI Infrastructure Boom in Rural America

AI Infrastructure Boom in Rural America