Elon Musk calls Stargate funding claims false, Sam Altman fires back [Video]

On Tuesday, former President Donald Trump unveiled Stargate, a groundbreaking $500 billion AI infrastructure initiative. This ambitious joint venture involves OpenAI, led by Sam Altman, alongside SoftBank and Oracle.

Trump hailed Stargate as a cornerstone for developing artificial general intelligence (AGI) within the United States, underscoring its potential to cement America’s leadership in AI innovation.

Sam Altman expressed optimism about the project, stating, “Stargate will allow AGI to be built in the US.” OpenAI further announced plans to “begin deploying $100 billion immediately” as part of Stargate.

However, not everyone shared the enthusiasm. Elon Musk, a vocal critic of OpenAI and its direction, swiftly challenged the announcement on X (formerly Twitter). Musk claimed, “They don’t actually have the money,” questioning the financial foundation of the project.

Musk’s skepticism and Altman’s rebuttal

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