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“Stargate Project: OpenAI and Partners to Build Groundbreaking AI Infrastructure”
A consortium of global technology and investment powerhouses, including OpenAI, Oracle, Japan’s SoftBank, and the UAE-based MGX, has announced a groundbreaking £405 billion ($500 billion) project to build artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure across the United States.
Dubbed “The Stargate Project”, the initiative was unveiled at the White House by US President Donald Trump, who described it as “the largest AI infrastructure project in history.” The endeavour aims to cement the United States' dominance in AI development while creating an estimated 100,000 jobs.
Funding Dispute Sparks Debate
The project, which claims to have secured £81 billion ($100 billion) in immediate funding with the remainder to be raised over four years, has not been without controversy. Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, who has an ongoing rivalry with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, expressed doubts over the project's financial backing.
“They don't actually have the money,” Musk posted on social media platform X. He suggested that SoftBank, a key partner in the project, has far less funding available than reported. Altman dismissed Musk’s claims, inviting him to visit the first Stargate data centre already under construction in Texas.
Altman responded: “This is great for the country. I realise what is great for the country isn't always what's optimal for your companies, but in your new role, I hope you'll mostly put the US first.”
AI Investment Boom
The Stargate Project reflects the surging demand for AI infrastructure as companies race to build data centres capable of supporting cutting-edge AI applications. According to Oracle’s chief technology officer Larry Ellison, additional sites will be developed across the US.
The United States already leads global AI investment, with major corporations pouring billions into infrastructure. Microsoft recently pledged £65 billion ($80 billion) towards AI-driven data centres, while Amazon announced £16 billion ($20 billion) in projects over the past two months.
Despite this progress, industry analysts warn of challenges, including land availability, energy constraints, and complex permitting processes, which could slow down expansion efforts.
Controversy Over Resources and Foreign Investment
AI infrastructure development has faced criticism over its impact on resources, with data centres consuming vast amounts of energy and water. Additionally, the involvement of foreign investors, including the UAE’s MGX and Japan’s SoftBank, has raised concerns about national security and control over critical technologies.
Former US President Joe Biden had previously implemented measures to restrict the export of AI-related chips and regulate the use of government land for data centres. Trump, however, promised to intervene if necessary, citing the importance of retaining AI advancements within the country.
“This is an emergency,” Trump declared. “We’re going to help ensure this production happens quickly and efficiently.”
The Stargate Project, described by Altman as “the most important project of this era,” underscores the global race to dominate AI technology and infrastructure as demand for data capacity continues to skyrocket.
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