The $500 billion 'Stargate' project shrinks! Is AI's big dream turning into a small bun?
I heard the U.S. government previously drew up a super big plan - to invest $500 billion in an AI project called 'Stargate.' And guess what? This might be falling through now!
Latest developments:
1️⃣ Original plan: Invest $100 billion and get started immediately (in partnership with SoftBank and OpenAI)
2️⃣ Current situation: The two giants are arguing (mainly over site selection)
3️⃣ New goal: Set up a small data center in Ohio by the end of the year (from a grand feast to a roadside stall)
Why did it turn out this way?
- Too much money makes it hard to divide (500 billion is no small sum)
- Each giant has their own agenda (OpenAI and SoftBank are not conceding)
- The government might also feel that taking big steps could lead to trouble
What do the onlookers think?
Some say: 'This is a typical case of big thunder and little rain!'
Others say: 'Getting a small data center up and running is not bad, it's better than just making empty promises'
This situation tells us:
1. While AI is hot, spending too much money can be unsustainable
2. Collaboration among giants is not that simple (even splitting money can lead to huge arguments)
3. The U.S. government excels at making promises (but their execution skills are...)
Do you think this 'Stargate' will eventually be built? Feel free to chat about it~