Michigan Strikes AI Gold: $7B OpenAI-Oracle Data Center Deal Sparks Stock Frenzy
OpenAI, Oracle, and Related Digital will build a $7 billion, 1-gigawatt AI data center in Saline Township, Michigan, the state’s first hyperscale facility. Construction starts in early 2026, creating about 2,500 union jobs and over 450 permanent positions. DTE Energy will supply 1.4 GW of power, with developers funding a $2 billion battery system. Michigan lawmakers recently approved new tax incentives for such projects.