Core Scientific said the initial deployment marks the first phase of what it expects will become a broader strategic relationship. “The primary bottleneck in AI deployment has fundamentally shifted from silicon supply to power access and data center footprint,” McCarthy told Data Center Knowledge. Core Scientific executives argued that execution will determine the next phase of AI infrastructure competition. From Bitcoin Mining to AI InfrastructureThe expansion underscores how quickly Core Scientific has transformed its business. To support future growth, Sullivan said Core Scientific has identified more than 2 GW of additional development opportunities that could begin coming online between late 2028 and 2030.