Microsoft and OpenAI Unveil $100 Billion 'Stargate' Supercomputer Project

Set to be the world's largest AI supercomputer, 'Stargate' aims for a 2028 launch amidst growing regulatory scrutiny.

Microsoft and OpenAI have announced plans for a $100 billion data center project, codenamed 'Stargate', which aims to house the world's largest AI supercomputer.
The ambitious project is expected to be operational by 2028 and could cost more than $115 billion, making it 100 times more expensive than some of the largest existing data centers.
Stargate marks the fifth and final phase in a series of installations, with Microsoft and OpenAI currently in the third phase of their five-phase plan.
The project's massive scale is driven by the need for advanced AI chips, with Nvidia's latest AI chip priced between $30,000 and $40,000.
Increased regulatory scrutiny in the US, UK, and Europe highlights the growing competition concerns as Microsoft and OpenAI deepen their partnership.