Recent geopolitical tensions have put OpenAI’s Stargate data center in Abu Dhabi under threat, as reported by The Verge. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran has released a video warning of potential consequences for US-linked energy and technology companies in the region if the US acts on its threats against Iran’s power plants. The video specifically showcases OpenAI’s $30 billion Stargate facility in the UAE, part of a larger $500 billion project involving key players like Oracle, Nvidia, Cisco, and SoftBank.
While the exact progress of the Abu Dhabi data center remains unclear, recent updates indicate significant construction efforts to deploy substantial compute power. Notably, the IRGC’s video features satellite imagery of the data center, along with an image misidentifying Cisco’s chief product officer as Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.
These threats come in the midst of escalating rhetoric, with President Donald Trump’s statements on social media and news outlets heightening tensions. As the situation unfolds, OpenAI has yet to respond to media requests for comments on the matter.
Source: The Verge