OpenAI and Anthropic scramble for smaller data centers as massive gigawatt projects lag — 20-30 MW facilities to provide capacity as mega structures undergo construction
OpenAI and Anthropic are seeking to secure immediate capacity, through smaller data center deals, to meet current demand, despite spending billions on massive deals elsewhere.
OpenAI and Anthropic are racing to secure smaller AI data center deployments as they seek to increase compute capacity while facing delays in gigawatt-scale projects. According to CNBC, the AI giants are exploring agreements for existing facilities with around 20-30 MW of capacity, despite committing billions to larger projects.
Anthropic has reportedly discussed potential deals in the UK and Nordic countries, while OpenAI has considered smaller deployments in the Nordics and the United States. Both companies believe smaller facilities can meet immediate capacity needs, complement their larger plans, and avoid the challenges of building massive data centers, such as local opposition and lengthy construction processes.
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