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DOE and SoftBank partner to build 10-gigawatt data center with dedicated power in Ohio

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The Department of Energy and SoftBank announced a partnership to build a 10-gigawatt data center complex with dedicated power in Ohio. Ten gigawatts equals roughly ten nuclear power plants. The facility is designed for AI workloads requiring massive continuous power. The partnership reflects recognition that AI infrastructure requires dedicated energy sources rather than drawing from existing grids.
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