On January 22, 2025, U.S. President Trump announced that OpenAI, along with SoftBank and Oracle, has established a new joint venture called "The Stargate Project." It is expected to invest $500 billion (approximately 3.6 trillion RMB) over the next four years to build AI infrastructure. This initiative aims to enhance America's leadership in the AI field and is projected to create 100,000 new jobs.
According to the agreement, OpenAI will handle daily operations, while SoftBank will provide financial support, with SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son serving as chairman. Initial investors in the project also include Oracle and MGX. This initiative is not just an injection of capital but a deep technological collaboration, with Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Arm also participating as key technology partners.
The construction of "The Stargate Project" has already begun in Texas, and OpenAI is assessing more potential locations nationwide to establish new campuses. The partnership between OpenAI and Oracle will also deepen, as both will jointly build and operate new computing systems to support AI model training and optimize product services. At the same time, OpenAI will increase its usage of Microsoft Azure to leverage more powerful computing capabilities.
Trump stated that this investment will ensure America's strategic advantage in the AI sector and support reindustrialization. He emphasized that artificial intelligence will bring more benefits and possibilities to humanity. Masayoshi Son expressed high expectations for this initiative at the meeting and stated his desire to continue increasing investments to drive technological innovation.
Additionally, the collaboration between Microsoft and OpenAI is being adjusted to enable OpenAI to access more computing power. The future development of AI will rely on strong computing resources, making the partnership between OpenAI and Oracle particularly significant.
In this competition among tech giants, Masayoshi Son's involvement is crucial. He has stated that developing Artificial Super Intelligence (ASI) requires massive investment and is expected to bring considerable profits to the company in the future. His participation not only solidifies OpenAI's technological foundation but also injects new momentum into the development of the U.S. AI industry.
