AI Data Center Cost Estimates for 1GW Range Up to $100 Billion

Estimates for building a gigawatt-scale AI data center now range widely across the industry, from $25 billion to as much as $100 billion. As AI demand surges, the capital expenditure (CapEx) of gigawatt-class facilities has become a focal point of debate, with a project tied to Chamath Palihapitiya serving as a starting point and figures as high as $100 billion being cited at the top end.