https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nvidia-to-invest-1-5-billion-in-sb-energy-under-openai-data-center-dealContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nvidia-to-invest-1-5-billion-in-sb-energy-under-openai-data-center-dealhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nvidia-to-invest-1-5-billion-in-sb-energy-under-openai-data-center-deal#u44832Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:15:49 +0000Nvidia will invest $1.5 billion in SB Energy as part of a deal to support OpenAI's data center project. The investment is tied to a larger agreement that guarantees Nvidia's involvement in OpenAI's infrastructure. This deal supports OpenAI's expansion plans, specifically a massive data center in Ohio. Nvidia's investment and guarantee back the financing for this project.Why it mattersThe investment and data center deal between Nvidia, SB Energy, and OpenAI signals a significant expansion in AI infrastructure. OpenAI, a leading AI research organization, requires substan