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Trump Unveils $500 Billion 'Stargate' AI Infrastructure Initiative

The ambitious project aims to bolster U.S. dominance in artificial intelligence through massive data center investments and public-private partnerships.

Le président américain Donald Trump, Masayoshi Son (PDG de SoftBank), Larry Ellison (PDG d'Oracle) et Sam Altman (directeur général d'OpenAI, à la Maison Blanche le 21 janvier 2025.
Entouré à la Maison-Blanche de Larry Ellison, patron d’Oracle; de Sam Altman, patron d’OpenAI; et de Masayoshi Son, patron de la holding japonaise SoftBank, le président américain a annoncé la création de cette «nouvelle entreprise américaine»
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Overview

  • Donald Trump announced 'Stargate,' a $500 billion AI infrastructure project, involving key players like OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle.
  • The initiative plans to build extensive data centers across the U.S., with the first sites already under construction in Texas.
  • Trump claims the project will create over 100,000 jobs and strengthen America's position against China's technological advancements.
  • While $100 billion is set to be deployed immediately, some, including Elon Musk, have expressed skepticism about the financial feasibility of the full $500 billion target.
  • The project marks a shift in U.S. AI strategy, with deregulation and private sector collaboration taking precedence over previous federal oversight efforts.