## OpenAI and the Stargate Initiative OpenAI is trying to establish an open dialogue with the local communities where its new Stargate datacenters will be located. The company has announced its intention to develop specific plans for each location, reflecting "local concerns." Among the commitments made, OpenAI aims to avoid increases in electricity prices, minimize water consumption, and protect local ecosystems. This move comes at a time when public opinion is increasingly attentive to the environmental impact of datacenters, especially those used for training artificial intelligence models. ## The Context: Energy and AI The growing demand for computing power for AI has raised questions about the environmental impact of the sector. Datacenters, which house the infrastructure needed to train and run the models, require enormous amounts of electricity and water for cooling. Initiatives like OpenAI's are aimed at demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and transparency towards the communities involved.