Byte-sized real estate
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Overview
OpenAI must decide how to allocate three new U.S. data centers across Texas, Michigan, and Kansas amid surging AI demand. The company faces tradeoffs between cost, speed to market, and uncertain future utilization. With high fixed costs and limited grid capacity, the decision hinges on balancing long-term economics with flexibility to adapt to fluctuating demand.
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Case info
Difficulty
Advanced
Case type
Strategy
Industry
Technology and telecommunications
Company
OpenAI
Geography
North America, USA
Additional info
Includes charts and/or data analysis
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