Oracle, OpenAI and Meta did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for comment [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS Oracle and OpenAI have abandoned plans to expand a flagship artificial intelligence data centre in Texas, part of the Stargate project, after negotiations dragged over financing and OpenAI’s changing needs, Bloomberg News reported on Friday. The collapsed talks created an opening for Meta Platforms to step in and consider leasing the planned expansion site in Abilene, Texas, from developer Crusoe, the report said, citing people familiar with the matter. Chipmaker Nvidia helped facilitate Meta’s discussions with Crusoe, the report added. Oracle, OpenAI and Meta did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for comment. Published – March 07, 2026 11:58 am IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Police constable suspended over bid to abuse woman The dangers of AI animal “slop” videos | Explained