What Is the Stargate AI Project? Announced by President Donald Trump on January 22, 2025, the Stargate AI Infrastructure Project is a $500 billion private-sector initiative led by OpenAI, SoftBank, Oracle, and MGX. Its goal? To construct a network of colossal data centers across the U.S., turbocharging AI development and cementing American leadership in the global AI race against China. Key Details: Initial Investment: 100billion– scaling to 500 billion over four years. Leadership: SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son (Chairman) and OpenAI’s Sam Altman (Operational Lead). Infrastructure: 10 data centers already under construction