US President Trump announced an ambitious plan to invest $500 billion in a massive AI infrastructure program in partnership with OpenAI, Oracle and SoftBank. The project, named Stargate, aims to consolidate the United States' leadership in AI and create more than 100,000 jobs.
At the White House press conference, President Trump, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son, and Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison attended together to witness the launch of what Trump described as "the largest AI infrastructure project in history." .
The core goal of Stargate, a giant AI infrastructure project, is to build a complete AI physical and digital infrastructure.
Stargate's core goal is to build a complete AI physical and digital infrastructure, covering the construction of high-performance data centers, the improvement of semiconductor production capacity, and ensuring sufficient supply of energy and water resources required for the operation of AI systems.
The plan will invest $100 billion in government funds in the first phase, and the total investment is expected to reach $500 billion in the next four years. Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison revealed that the first 1 million square feet data center has started construction in Texas, and plans to replicate this model in other states in the future.
Sam Altman emphasized the importance of the plan, saying: "To maintain our leading position in technology and capabilities, we need the best AI infrastructure in the world." This statement also reflects OpenAI's long-term support for the US government to increase investment in AI infrastructure. to cope with competition from countries such as China.
SoftBank will be primarily responsible for the financial operations of the Stargate Project, while OpenAI will be responsible for project operations and will make full use of its experience as one of the largest data center operators in the United States. It is worth noting that the UAE technology company MGX is also involved and will provide financial support for the project.
This initiative comes at a time when AI applications are booming around the world, and organizations are increasingly demanding strong AI support. Stargate aims to enhance the United States' competitiveness in the global AI ecosystem and ensure national security in the field of AI.
The plan is also seen as a response to concerns previously raised by AI leaders. These companies have pointed out that insufficient infrastructure could hinder the development of AI. In a recent white paper, OpenAI clearly pointed out that the United States lacks an overall strategy to support AI infrastructure, and existing funds are likely to flow into related projects in China.
Economic benefits and employment prospects
Stargate is expected to bring huge economic benefits and create more than 100,000 jobs in multiple industries including data center operations and semiconductor manufacturing, fully demonstrating the far-reaching impact of this investment on AI infrastructure construction.
It is worth mentioning that the Trump administration’s move was made after revoking the Biden administration’s executive order on managing AI-related risks, showing the Trump administration’s emphasis on the development of AI. Oracle pointed out in a statement that the "Stargate Project" will not only revitalize the US manufacturing industry, but also enable the United States to take the lead in the AI development competition.
