Sam Altman’s ambitious $500 billion “Stargate” project has been making headlines, but not for positive reasons. As the grand dream of building a massive AI infrastructure unfolds, concerns are mounting. Critics are now dismissing the project as a mere pipe dream, pointing out its lack of solid backing and a clear roadmap.
The vision involves $30 billion in promises so far, yet there’s no concrete structure or financial plan in place. Many emphasize that without securing the basics, including proper funding, this colossal $500 billion gamble appears risky. The future of “Stargate” seems increasingly uncertain with every passing day.
Elon Musk, among many others, has voiced skepticism about the financial foundation of Altman’s project. Even main backers like SoftBank are reported to lack the necessary funds, which further fuels doubts regarding the feasibility of such a grand venture.
Maybe before pushing humanity into AI’s hands, Altman should focus on the basics—like securing actual funding. Otherwise, this could be the recipe for disaster, not innovation.
So Stargate was already built? Weird. It’s almost like a few hypsters took some previously-announced projects, threw them in a box & called it “Stargate.” Add a big round 500B number & then the market bought the same stocks they already bought thinking it was something new. https://t.co/IjXLwke5RP
— Nobody Special (@JG_Nuke) January 23, 2025
Sources:
https://interestingengineering.com/culture/elon-musk-sam-altman-fight-stargate-ai
https://www.theregister.com/2025/01/23/musk_altman_stargate_ai/