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OpenAI, Oracle Partner on Major Wisconsin Data Center Project Approaching 1GW Capacity

Tech giants OpenAI and Oracle are collaborating with Vantage Data Centers on a massive new data center campus in Port Washington, Wisconsin. The project, codenamed “Lighthouse,” is expected to approach one gigawatt capacity and represents the latest expansion of the Stargate data center network across the United States.

Major AI Infrastructure Expansion in Wisconsin

OpenAI is partnering with Oracle and Vantage Data Centers to develop a new Stargate data center cluster in Port Washington, Wisconsin, according to project announcements. The facility, codenamed “Lighthouse,” represents the fifth planned Stargate location and is expected to support “close to a gigawatt” of power capacity across four data centers.

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Silicon Valley-Backed New City Project Revives With Revised California Expansion Plan

The controversial California Forever project, backed by prominent tech billionaires, has submitted formal plans to expand Suisun City by 22,000 acres. The proposed development aims to create what supporters call “the next great American city” just north of Silicon Valley, featuring extensive residential areas and advanced manufacturing facilities.

Project Revival After Previous Setbacks

The ambitious California Forever initiative, backed by several prominent Silicon Valley billionaires, is reportedly making a comeback with a revised approach after facing significant local opposition last year. According to reports, the project had previously withdrawn a ballot initiative following community backlash, but now appears to be pursuing a different strategy by expanding existing cities rather than creating an entirely new municipality from scratch.