What is Stargate, a $500 billion venture between OpenAI, SoftBank and Oracle
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a major investment to build infrastructure for artificial intelligence led by ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, Japanese giant Softbank and cloud giant Oracle.
Why it matters
Stargate’s $500 billion investment over four years represents the largest AI infrastructure initiative in history. It aims to secure America’s leadership in AI, create hundreds of thousands of jobs, and position the U.S. as the global hub for cutting-edge AI technology.
Soon after being sworn in as U.S. President, Donald Trump made a huge announcement that could shape the future of AI. Accompanied by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son, and Oracle CEO Larry Ellison, Trump at a White House event announced that $500 billion would be invested to build AI infrastructure in the U.S. under Project Stargate, which will offer over 100,000 American jobs immediately. Trump has dubbed it the largest AI infrastructure project in history. He said there is global competition for AI leadership, but Stargate is setting the standard.
What they’re saying:
Masayoshi Son: “This initiative is not just about technology; it’s about creating economic opportunities and securing America’s leadership in a competitive global landscape.”
OpenAI leadership: “Stargate will enable the next generation of AI advancements, helping humanity harness AI to solve the world’s biggest challenges.”
The big picture
The Stargate Project, spearheaded by SoftBank and OpenAI, is designed to build advanced AI infrastructure across the U.S., starting with a $100 billion investment immediately. By bringing together key technology players and leveraging longstanding partnerships, it will enable innovation, economic growth, and national security.
Here’s what we know:
- Investment plan
- $500 billion over four years, with $100 billion already being deployed.
- The infrastructure will support AI advancements, including the development of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI).
- Leadership and stakeholders
- SoftBank: Financial responsibility.
- OpenAI: Operational leadership.
- Masayoshi Son, SoftBank CEO, serves as Stargate’s chairman.
- Equity funders: SoftBank, OpenAI, Oracle, and MGX.
- Technology partners
- Microsoft, NVIDIA, Oracle, Arm, and OpenAI.
- Builds on a deep collaboration between OpenAI and NVIDIA (since 2016) and a growing partnership with Oracle.
- Infrastructure rollout
- Construction has already begun in Texas.
- Additional campuses are being evaluated across the U.S.
The bottom line
The Stargate Project is more than just a financial investment—it’s a strategic move to redefine the future of AI, economic development, and global competitiveness. By uniting major players and resources, Stargate positions the U.S. as the ultimate leader in AI innovation.