The investment is intended to help OpenAI build data centers with a capacity of 10 gigawatts of power using Nvidia’s AI chips to train and deploy OpenAI’s models. Nvidia’s statement about investing $100 billion in OpenAI centers on a landmark strategic partnership to deploy at least 10 gigawatts of Nvidia AI data center systems for OpenAI’s next-generation AI infrastructure. Nvidia plans to invest progressively up to $100 billion as each gigawatt of AI compute infrastructure is deployed. The first deployment phase is targeted for the second half of 2026 using Nvidia’s Vera Rubin platform. OpenAI will consider Nvidia its preferred strategic compute and networking partner for its AI factory growth plans.