#Bitcoin Miner Core Scientific Accelerates Shift Toward AI Infrastructure.
Crypto miners are increasingly rethinking their long-term strategies. Core Scientific is the latest to signal a major pivot, announcing plans to transform its Texas operations into a large-scale AI-focused data center hub.
The company intends to develop its Pecos site into a high-capacity campus capable of supporting up to 1.5 gigawatts of power, with around 1 gigawatt earmarked for leasing. Specifically, the facility will support high-density workloads tied to artificial intelligence, reflecting surging demand for compute infrastructure.
To facilitate the transition, Core Scientific is reallocating existing resources. Around 300 megawatts currently used for Bitcoin mining will be redirected to data center operations, while an additional 300 megawatts has been secured through its utility partner. Further expansion opportunities are also under consideration.
Meanwhile, construction is already in progress. The first data facility has moved beyond initial groundwork and into the building phase, with operations expected to begin in early 2027.
CEO Adam Sullivan emphasized that the company is leveraging its existing infrastructure and expertise to scale efficiently.
This shift is part of a broader industry trend. With mining margins under pressure, firms such as MARA Holdings, alongside Hive, Hut 8, TeraWulf, and Iren, are increasingly repurposing assets toward AI and data services, signaling a structural evolution in the sector.
