Trump’s $500 billion AI moonshot: Ambition meets controversy in ‘Project Stargate’
Trump unveils ambitious $500 billion 'Project Stargate' AI initiative with tech giants OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank, sparking controversy as Elon Musk questions funding and environmentalists raise concerns about massive data centers.Read More
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AI leaders clash over safety and $100bn Stargate project
Top tech leaders at Davos such as DeepMind’s Demis Hassabis and Meta’s Yann LeCun in fiery debateFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump AI project presents Musk with early test of loyalty
Elon Musk’s criticism of an artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure project backed by President Trump is presenting an early test of how the SpaceX CEO will balance his personal conflicts in ...The Hill - 3d -
Stargate artificial intelligence project to exclusively serve OpenAI
Trump has called SoftBank-backed venture a ‘resounding declaration of confidence in America’s potential’Financial Times - 3d -
Trump shrugs off Musk's criticism of AI project: 'He hates 1 of the people in the deal'
President Trump on Thursday said he was unbothered by ally Elon Musk publicly criticizing an investment Trump touted for a new artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure project. Musk has in ...The Hill - 3d -
Elon Musk and Sam Altman spar over Trump's Stargate AI investment announcement
A war-of-words between Elon Musk and Sam Altman escalated on social media Thursday, as two of the most powerful men in tech sparred over their rival artificial intelligence initiatives.NBC News - 3d -
Trump AI project reignites feud between Musk, Sam Altman
Tensions between technology leaders Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman were on full display this week after the Tesla CEO slammed the new artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure project, ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump-Back Stargate AI Project Spawns Altman-Musk Clash
The tech billionaires have a rocky history, and Musk’s comments about funding for the project, which could attract $500 billion prompted a pointed response from OpenAI leader Altman.Inc. - 3d -
From Musk to Nadella: Trump's $500 billion AI project stirs drama among the biggest names in tech
Some of the biggest names in technology have clashed after President Donald Trump unveiled his $500 billion private AI investment project.CNBC - 3d -
Musk undercuts Trump on Stargate AI investment announcement
Open AI CEO Sam Altman, Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison and Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son appeared alongside President Donald Trump to announce the Stargate plan.CNBC - 4d -
Musk clashes with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman over Trump-supported Stargate AI data center project
Elon Musk is clashing with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman over the Stargate artificial intelligence infrastructure project touted by President Donald Trump, the latest in a feud between the two billionaires ...ABC News - 4d -
Oracle Shares Surge as Trump Reveals $500 Billion AI Plan
Oracle saw massive growth today.Inc. - 4d -
Here's what to know about Trump's Stargate AI deal with OpenAI
The $500 billion Stargate project is projected to create hundreds of thousands of jobs. Here's what's known so far.CBS News - 4d -
Elon Musk Casts Doubt on Trump’s $100 Billion Stargate A.I. Announcement
Mr. Trump had claimed the A.I. announcement as an early trophy, taking credit for the companies’ decision to spend up to $500 billion building data centers.The New York Times - 4d -
How Trump's AI project will impact Americans
President Trump's artificial intelligence infrastructure plan establishes money for data centers around the U.S. where vast amounts of energy will be channeled to power the technology. Reece ...CBS News - 4d -
Behind Trump's AI initiative worth billions
President Trump announced a private sector investment to build data centers in the United States that will support artificial intelligence. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.CBS News - 4d -
Elon Musk undercuts Trump's Stargate AI investment announcement
Elon Musk claimed overnight Tuesday that tech giants OpenAI, Oracle and Softbank don’t have enough money to fulfill their high-profile pledge to invest $500 billion in U.S. artificial intelligence ...NBC News - 4d -
Tech giants are putting $500bn into 'Stargate' to build up AI in US
Trump has extolled the project as an important investment, but Elon Musk is throwing shade on it.BBC News - 4d -
OpenAI spars with Elon Musk over $500bn Stargate project
Tesla boss in rare break with Donald Trump over AI initiative, saying ‘they don’t actually have the money’Financial Times - 4d -
South Carolina to Reboot Giant Nuclear Project to Meet AI Demand
Santee Cooper is working with bankers to solicit interest in V.C. Summer.The Wall Street Journal - 4d -
Trump may not like wind power, but Stargate AI plan is a boon for GE Vernova
GE Vernova’s stock was rallying toward a sixth straight record close Wednesday as optimism over how the power business will benefit from President Trump’s AI plan overshadowed weakness in wind.MarketWatch - 4d -
OpenAI Stargate is a $500B bet: America’s AI Manhattan Project or costly dead end?
OpenAI, Oracle, Softbank and MGX are investing a record amount in new AI infrastructure even as China's DeepSeek outperforms on cost.VentureBeat - 5d -
Musk: 'They don't actually have the money' for Trump-touted Stargate project
Tech billionaire Elon Musk voiced doubts about President Trump's newly announced infrastructure plan for artificial intelligence, claiming the technology companies behind the effort do not yet have ...The Hill - 5d -
U.S. investors liked the Stargate AI news. Asian investors loved it.
SoftBank shares surged — on five times the previous day’s volume — on Wednesday after the Japanese investment group landed a starring role in an U.S. artificial intelligence infrastructure buildout ...MarketWatch - 5d -
Trump highlights partnership investing $500 billion in AI
President Donald Trump is talking up a joint venture investing up to $500 billion for infrastructure tied to artificial intelligence by a new partnership formed by OpenAI, Oracle and SoftBankABC News - 5d -
FirstFT: Trump kicks off big infrastructure shifts with AI project and green rollbacks
Also in today’s newsletter, ByteDance’s $12bn AI plans, and Alex Soros has Lunch with the FTFinancial Times - 5d -
Tech Leaders Pledge Up to $500 Billion in AI Investment in U.S.
OpenAI, Oracle and SoftBank unveiled AI infrastructure plans at White House.The Wall Street Journal - 5d -
Trump announces $500 billion AI infrastructure project
President Trump announced a $500 billion investment into artificial intelligence infrastructure on his first full day in office. His announcement was made alongside the heads of three leading ...CBS News - 5d -
Trump Announces $100 Billion Stargate A.I. Initiative With OpenAI, Oracle and SoftBank
OpenAI, Oracle and SoftBank formed a new joint venture called Stargate to invest in data centers, building on major U.S. investments in the technology.The New York Times - 5d -
Oracle, Nvidia and other Big Tech stocks jump as Trump rolls out Stargate AI initiative
President Trump announced a major AI infrastructure investment of “at least $500 billion,” signaling a willingness to work alongside large tech companies.MarketWatch - 5d -
Trump Announces Project Stargate, a Massive New Investment in AI
The venture involves OpenAI, Softbank, and Oracle, and starts with an investment of $100 billion.Inc. - 5d -
Trump announces up to $500 billion investment to build AI infrastructure
President Trump on Tuesday announced the creation of a new project to invest up to $500 billion in building the infrastructure needed for artificial intelligence (AI) development over his second ...The Hill - 5d -
Trump announces 'Stargate' AI infrastructure project with 'colossal data centers'
President Trump is joined by Larry Ellison, Masayoshi Son and Sam Altman to announce a new American company that will invest $500 billion in AI infrastructure.NBC News - 5d -
Trump to announce up to $500 billion in private sector AI infrastructure investment
President Trump is announcing billions in private sector investment by OpenAI, Softbank and Oracle to build AI infrastructure in the U.S.CBS News - 5d -
Trump announces $500 billion investment in 'colossal' AI data centers
The 47th president is meeting with congressional leaders this afternoon and plans to deliver remarks from the White House later today.NBC News - 6d -
Russia watching Trump's Greenland ambitions 'with great interest'
The Kremlin says it’s watching with “great interest” President-elect Trump’s ambitions for the U.S. to acquire Greenland. Trump declined to rule out using military force in his pursuit of ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Trump’s Territorial Ambitions Rattle a Weary World
A distant era of global politics, when nations scrambled to grab territory, suddenly seems less distant.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Shutterstock and Getty Merge to Meet AI Challenge in $3.7 Billion Deal
The two big players in the licensed visual content will pair up to counter threats from artificial intelligence tools like Midjourney.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
Los Angeles wildfires rage uncontrolled and Trump's Greenland ambitions: Morning Rundown
“Unprecedented’’ wildfires are spreading in the Los Angeles area, forcing tens of thousands to evacuate.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Trump's Greenland and Panama Canal ambitions face Republican skepticism
Republican lawmakers are scratching their heads over President-elect Trump’s ambitions to take over Greenland and the Panama Canal, grand plans the incoming commander in chief put back on the table ...The Hill - Jan. 5
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