Executives from both companies describe the project as the “biggest AI infrastructure deployment in history,” with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang telling CNBC that it equates to between 4 million and 5 million GPUs. OpenAI and Nvidia’s plan requires energy on a scale that could power entire cities, prompting urgent discussions with utilities and regulators. Wind and solar, while environmentally preferable, face challenges in providing the constant baseload power AI systems demand. NVIDIA’s blog emphasizes the need for “power-limited” data centers, and Huang has publicly stated that winning the AI race is “impossible” without nuclear. According to a StockTitan report, the OpenAI-Nvidia deal targets “green AI infrastructure,” but specifics on emission reductions are sparse, leaving room for scrutiny from investors and policymakers.