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Musk bashes Trump-backed AI mega project

Elon Musk has publicly questioned the financial viability of President Trump's $500 billion AI project, stating that key investors like SoftBank lack the necessary funds. The project, named…

Musk bashes Trump-backed AI mega project

Jan 23, 2025

Musk bashes Trump-backed AI mega project

Elon Musk has publicly questioned the financial viability of President Trump's $500 billion AI project, stating that key investors like SoftBank lack the necessary funds. The project, named…

Elon Musk has publicly questioned the financial viability of President Trump's $500 billion AI project, stating that key investors like SoftBank lack the necessary funds. The project, named Stargate, involves major tech companies like OpenAI and Oracle, aiming to build significant AI infrastructure, beginning with a data center in Texas.

Despite Trump's claims of secured investments, Musk asserts that SoftBank has far less than the promised capital. OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, has responded to Musk's criticism, defending the project and suggesting Musk's concerns stem from his own company's interests. The project is said to have an initial investment of $100 billion, with plans to reach $500 billion over four years.