Nvidia is considering the possibility of providing a financial guarantee worth about $ 250 billion as part of a large-scale project to create a data center for artificial intelligence in Ohio. The initiator and supervisor of the construction of the 10 gigawatt facility is the energy division of SoftBank Corporation. The bank's management estimates that the total potential cost of the infrastructure could reach $500 billion. The main purpose of the proposed guarantee is to minimize financial risks for creditors providing financing for lease and construction by redistributing part of the obligations to the guaranteeing party in case of non-fulfillment of the terms of the contract.

According to reports from relevant publications, this guarantee does not apply to the purchase of Nvidia graphics processors, the placement of which inside the facility is being discussed under a separate agreement worth up to $ 350 billion. Access to the computing power of the future center is coordinated by the relevant regulatory authorities. Experts emphasize that the negotiations are at an early stage, and their terms, including the financing structure, may be significantly adjusted or completely revised during further discussions.

The implementation of such a deal may form a significant contingent liability for Nvidia, since the amount of the guarantee is comparable to the volume of its total assets, which amounted to $259.5 billion in the quarter ended in April 2026. This initiative actualizes the professional discussion about the mutual demand support model in the artificial intelligence sector, where hardware manufacturers, cloud providers and algorithm developers strengthen partnerships through investments and long-term contracts. For OpenAI, this will ensure the diversification of infrastructure resources, while for Nvidia it will expand the role from an equipment supplier to a full-fledged financial participant in large technology projects, which requires balanced corporate risk management.