Argentina poised to host Latin America’s first Stargate AI project

The project builds on rapid AI adoption in Argentina, where ChatGPT use has tripled in the past year.

Argentina is set to host Latin America’s first Stargate project, a clean energy AI hub developed by OpenAI and Sur Energy.

Argentina is set to become the host of Latin America’s first Stargate project, a major AI infrastructure initiative powered by clean energy. Led by Sur Energy with OpenAI, the plan aims to make Argentina a regional and global AI leader while boosting economic growth.

OpenAI and Sur Energy have signed a Letter of Intent to explore building a large-scale data centre in Argentina. Sur Energy will lead the consortium responsible for developing the project, ensuring that the ecosystem is powered by secure, efficient, and sustainable energy sources.

OpenAI is expected to be a key offtaker for the facility.

The project follows high-level talks in Buenos Aires between President Javier Milei, government ministers, and an OpenAI delegation led by Chris Lehane. With AI use tripling and millions using ChatGPT, Argentina ranks among Latin America’s top AI developers, making it an ideal choice for the project.

As part of OpenAI’s OpenAI for Countries initiative, discussions are underway to integrate AI tools into government operations. CEO Sam Altman said the project represents ‘more than just infrastructure’ and will help make Argentina an AI hub for Latin America.

Sur Energy’s Emiliano Kargieman called it a historic opportunity that combines renewable energy with digital innovation to create jobs and attract global investment.

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