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Core Scientific AI computing site at AUBix, Auburn
Also called: AUBix
Core Scientific took over the AUBix data center in Auburn to run AI and high-performance computing. It plans to invest up to $400 million, starting at 16 megawatts.
Where things stand: Core Scientific took over the existing AUBix data center in 2025 and planned to expand it.
🕒 Latest update (Feb 19, 2025): Core Scientific announced a $135 million first step (up to $400 million) to run high-performance computing at AUBix.
What we know
- 📍 WhereExisting AUBix data center on West Samford Avenue, Auburn, Lee County
- 🏢 CompanyCore Scientific
- ⚡ Power it needs16 megawatts (about as much as 12,800 homes)
- 💵 Cost$400 million
- 👷 Jobs promised20
❓ Still unanswered
Nobody has answered these in public yet. Can you help find out?
- How large will the Auburn site grow, in megawatts? 🙋 I'll find out
- How much water does it use? 🙋 I'll find out
What happened so far
- Feb 19, 2025Core Scientific announced a $135 million first step (up to $400 million) to run high-performance computing at AUBix.
🛰️ See it from above
An aerial photo of the area.
We only know the town, so this shows the town center, not the exact site. Photos: USGS The National Map.
Where this comes from
- Core Scientific bringing high-performance computing operation to Auburn · Made in Alabama (Alabama Department of Commerce) · Feb 19, 2025
- Core Scientific Plans Auburn, Alabama, Data Center Operations · Area Development · Feb 27, 2025
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