Oracle, in partnership with OpenAI and Related Digital, announced plans to develop a data center campus in Saline Township, Michigan, with over a gigawatt of capacity. This multi-billion dollar project is a significant expansion of the 'Stargate' initiative, which aims to deliver 4.5 gigawatts of additional capacity for OpenAI's computational needs. Construction is expected to begin in early 2026. The investment underscores Michigan's growing role in digital infrastructure development and is intended to strengthen domestic AI supply chains. Peter Hoeschele, OpenAI's vice president of industrial compute, stated that the expansion will help ensure Michigan is a key part of building the AI infrastructure for the next generation of American innovation.