ChatGPT Stargate Data Center in Saline Township

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OpenAI, along with Oracle and SoftBank, is developing a massive new Stargate data center in Saline Township, Michigan. The facility will span 2.2 million square feet and is part of a $450 billion national plan to expand data center capacity to over 8 gigawatts across the country. The project aims to power the future of AI and create thousands of good-paying union and tech jobs in Michigan. Construction is set to begin in early 2026 with about 2,500 union construction workers expected to break ground before the end of that year. The developers have pledged $14 million toward community improvements and will preserve over 700 acres as farmland, wetland, and forest. DTE Energy will provide power without straining the local grid, and the cooling system is designed to conserve water while maintaining operational efficiency.