OpenAI Oracle Plan Gigawatt Stargate AI Data Center Michigan Largest Economic Investment

Michigan is set to become a major hub for artificial intelligence innovation with the announcement of the Stargate data center project, a multi-billion-dollar investment by OpenAI, Oracle, and partners. This project, the largest economic investment in Michigan's history, will create thousands of construction and permanent jobs and is part of a $500 billion nationwide AI infrastructure expansion. The facility, located in Saline Township, will use sustainable technologies such as a closed-loop cooling system to minimize water consumption and leverage existing power infrastructure without new generation. The project is expected to boost Michigan's economy by attracting advanced AI research and supporting key industries like healthcare, automotive, and finance. Construction is slated to begin in early 2026, pending regulatory approval, with the facility representing the seventh Stargate site across the U.S. Officials emphasize Michigan's strong tech workforce and bipartisan legislative support as key reasons for its selection as the site for this cutting-edge AI data center.