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<p>Big Tech is transforming the U.S. landscape into an AI empire with massive data centers and unprecedented debt. OpenAI's Stargate project in Texas, costing around $50 billion per site, is part of an $850 billion investment in AI infrastructure. Other tech giants like Meta, Google, and Microsoft are also building large facilities, indicating a significant shift towards AI-driven infrastructure. This rapid expansion reflects a belief in the manufacturability of intelligence, with projects designed to meet the growing demand for computational power.</p>

- OpenAI is expanding its Stargate data center in Abilene, Texas, with significant investments totaling around $850 billion to meet the growing demand for AI infrastructure.  
- Major tech companies, including Meta and Amazon, are also investing heavily in AI facilities, reflecting a broader industry trend where the top five hyperscalers plan to spend approximately $443 billion this year on capital expenditures.  
- While some analysts express concerns about a potential bubble due to high debt levels and ambitious projects, others argue that the demand for AI capabilities is real and diversified, supporting ongoing massive investments.

Dust to data centers: The year AI tech giants, and billions in debt, began remaking the American landscape