New U.S.-Japan Partnership to Build AI Infrastructure in Ohio
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
On March 20, 2026, the United States and Japan announced a landmark partnership to build the PORTS Technology Campus in Pike County, 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。
The campus aims to create a massive 10-gigawatt AI data center, supported by 9.2 GW of new natural gas power generation.
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。
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.
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。
This "AI factory" is designed to meet the extreme energy demands of modern artificial intelligence without straining local power grids.
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。
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.
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。
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.
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。
