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Nvidia reportedly reduced the guarantee behind an OpenAI-linked Ohio data-center phase.

The Wall Street Journal reported on August 14 that Nvidia and OpenAI are close to a revamped Ohio data-center deal in which Nvidia's first-phase guarantee would fall below $120 billion, down from an earlier $250 billion guarantee concept, while OpenAI negotiates for up to 10 gigawatts of capacity and SB Energy develops the project.

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The evidence

What the reporting establishes

What happened

The Wall Street Journal reported on August 14 that Nvidia and OpenAI are close to a revamped Ohio data-center deal in which Nvidia's first-phase guarantee would fall below $120 billion, down from an earlier $250 billion guarantee concept, while OpenAI negotiates for up to 10 gigawatts of capacity and SB Energy develops the project.

Pressure point

The report is deal reporting, not a signed public financing document. A smaller guarantee may reduce Nvidia's balance-sheet exposure, but it also shows how hard it is to fund multi-gigawatt AI infrastructure without moving risk among chip suppliers, data-center developers, power backers, lenders and model companies.

What to watch

Whether the parties announce final terms; who carries lease, debt and power-supply risk; whether public subsidies or guarantees are involved; and whether the first five-gigawatt phase reaches binding financing before capacity promises outpace deliverable power.

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  1. The Wall Street JournalNvidia Downsizes Plans for $250 Billion Guarantee of OpenAI Data Center
  2. Associated PressWall Street slips from its record following the latest weak update on the US economy

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