Elliot Stewart manages communications at Epoch AI. He has a background in AI governance and national security, with a master’s degree in international policy from Stanford.
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By Elliot Stewart
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Apr. 17, 2026
OpenAI Stargate: where the US sites stand
The $500 billion AI data center initiative is projected to exceed 9 gigawatts of capacity by 2029, with 0.3 gigawatts already operational in Abilene and six more US sites under active construction.
By Elliot Stewart and Ben Cottier
Elliot Stewart
Elliot Stewart manages communications at Epoch AI. He has a background in AI governance and national security, with a master’s degree in international policy fr