January 21, 2025:
Stargate Project: $500B AI Data Center Mega Venture - OpenAI collaborates with SoftBank, Oracle, Microsoft, and Nvidia to initiate the $500 billion Stargate Project, creating AI data centers in Texas. The project aims to strengthen U.S. AI leadership and generate hundreds of thousands of jobs. It includes innovative AI infrastructure and possibly new AI chips.
Despite facing environmental and bureaucratic challenges, significant investments are scheduled over the next four years. These efforts aim to enhance AI capabilities and bolster national security.