Nvidia and OpenAI Seal $100B AI Data Center Deal Amid Trump Briefing

Nvidia and OpenAI have forged a historic $100 billion partnership to develop AI data centers powered by Nvidia's chips, following urgent negotiations between CEOs Jensen Huang and Sam Altman. The deal was finalized hours before Altman announced OpenAI's infrastructure expansion in Texas, with both executives having recently attended President Trump's UK state visit where the agreement was discussed.

Under the terms, Nvidia will invest $10 billion in tranches tied to OpenAI's valuation as new data centers come online. The collaboration targets facilities capable of 10 gigawatts of power, with the first site slated for late 2026. While Nvidia gains 'preferred' status, OpenAI maintains partnerships with Microsoft, Oracle, and SoftBank through its Stargate initiative.

The agreement extends Nvidia's AI dominance following recent investments in Intel and UK startup Nscale. Its GPU technology remains central to the industry's infrastructure race as demand for computational power surges.