Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., also known as Foxconn, is set to operate SoftBank's US-based factory, potentially becoming the primary manufacturing site for SoftBank's ambitious $500 billion Stargate project. This venture, in collaboration with OpenAI and Oracle, aims to build extensive AI infrastructure.
The Stargate project intends to construct a network of data centres across the US to power AI development. SoftBank will handle financing, while OpenAI will oversee operations. The Ohio factory, repurposed from a 6.2 million-square-foot EV plant, will become a flagship AI campus. Future facilities are planned across the country.
Foxconn, the world's largest electronics manufacturer, will provide its expertise in manufacturing and technological solutions to integrate its systems with emerging technologies. This partnership marks a significant step in expanding AI infrastructure and solidifying US leadership in AI technology.
