UpdateApril 15, 20261 min read
OpenAI's Stargate Ambitions Scaled Back as Tech Giants Muscle In
OpenAI's plans to establish a major presence in Europe with its Stargate project have been significantly downsized, with Microsoft and Google taking over key infrastructure. The move marks a significant shift in the AI landscape, with major players jostling for position in the rapidly evolving market.
Back in July 2025, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman expressed confidence that the conditions were right to bring Stargate to Narvik, Norway. Just a few months later, that optimism has largely evaporated. The article OpenAI's European Stargate plans shrink as Microsoft and Google take over capacity appeared first on The Decoder.