OpenAI’s ambitious $500 billion Stargate AI infrastructure project is exploring potential expansion into Europe. The initiative, a collaborative effort between OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle, has already begun constructing its first major data center in Abilene, Texas. While the project prioritizes the U.S. market initially, CEO Sam Altman expressed a strong interest in bringing similar ventures to European nations. European countries have demonstrated significant enthusiasm for AI development with the UK launching an AI Opportunity Action Plan and France committing over €100 billion in AI infrastructure investments. The EU is further streamlining its approach to AI legislation to foster competitiveness in the sector.