Elon Musk Questions Trump's $500 Billion AI Project Funding

Elon Musk, often referred to as Trump's "First Buddy, " recently cast doubt on the $500 billion AI project announced by the former president. Musk claimed that the backers of the project, including SoftBank, don't actually have the money they claim to have. "SoftBank has well under $10 billion secured, " he stated on his social media platform. The project, called Stargate, aims to boost AI infrastructure in the U. S. with initial investments from SoftBank, OpenAI, and Oracle. Despite the grand plans, Musk believes the financial backing isn't as solid as presented. This isn't the first time Musk has challenged OpenAI; he's currently in a lawsuit with them over the use of advanced AI technology for private customers. The companies involved in Stargate haven't detailed their funding plans, but they might raise debt or find other investors. The White House press secretary defended the project, highlighting the urgency to advance AI in the U. S. to compete with countries like China. OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, responded to Musk's claim, emphasizing the project's benefits for the country. A source close to Stargate denied Musk's assertion, noting that SoftBank, Oracle, and OpenAI have substantial financial resources.