美日建立新夥伴關係，將於俄亥俄州建設人工智慧基礎設施
New U.S.-Japan Partnership to Build AI Infrastructure in Ohio
2026年3月20日，美國與日本宣佈了一項里程碑式的合作夥伴關係，將於俄亥俄州派克郡興建PORTS科技園區。
On March 20, 2026, the United States and Japan announced a landmark partnership to build the PORTS Technology Campus in Pike County, Ohio.
該園區旨在打造一座規模宏大的10吉瓦人工智慧數據中心，並由9.2吉瓦的新型天然氣發電提供支援。
The campus aims to create a massive 10-gigawatt AI data center, supported by 9.2 GW of new natural gas power generation.
軟銀透過其子公司SB Energy主導這項高達333億美元的能源基礎設施投資，並與美國電力公司俄亥俄分公司合作進行必要的電網升級。
SoftBank, through its subsidiary SB Energy, is leading the $33.3 billion investment in energy infrastructure, while also collaborating with AEP Ohio on essential grid upgrades.
這座「人工智慧工廠」的設計旨在滿足現代人工智慧對能源的極端需求，同時避免對當地電網造成負擔。
This "AI factory" is designed to meet the extreme energy demands of modern artificial intelligence without straining local power grids.
美國官員將此計畫視為實現國內人工智慧獨立的關鍵舉措，預期將創造數千個就業機會並提升經濟效益。
U.S. officials view this project as a critical move for domestic AI independence, expecting it to create thousands of jobs and boost economic efficiency.
透過將高效能運算與專屬電源整合，美日合作旨在確保在全球人工智慧競賽中佔據主導地位，並為該地區帶來長期利益。
By integrating high-performance computing with dedicated power sources, the U.S.-Japan collaboration aims to secure a dominant position in the global AI race while providing long-term benefits to the region.
