On September 8 (Beijing Time), Reuters reported that tech companies and data center developers are on the lookout for new locations to construct AI data centers. This move comes in the wake of community resistance, strained power supplies, and regulatory pressures in the United States. Patagonia, located in southern South America, Argentina, has emerged as a potential candidate. This region is characterized by its cold climate, abundant energy resources, expansive land, and sparse population. Notably, there has been no significant public opposition so far.

Over the past year, the expansion of AI data centers in the United States has faced mounting resistance. Community opposition has permeated the financing and regulatory processes. Electricity poses a direct challenge, as the demand for power access for large-scale electricity projects in certain parts of the United States far outstrips the existing capacity. This has led Texas to halt reviews of grid access for new projects. Concurrently, a global hunt for electricity is underway. Companies such as Argentina's Pampa Energia are exploring the feasibility of constructing data centers in Patagonia. However, most projects are still in the research and financing phases.

Furthermore, companies like OpenAI have shown interest in establishing data centers in the region. Yet, formal construction has not commenced as of now.