Author: Michael

In January 2025, just one day after Donald Trump’s second inauguration, AI tech leaders convened in the Oval Office as part of the announcement of a flashy $500 billion AI infrastructure deal, dubbed “Stargate.” OpenAI CEO Sam Altman gushed over his newfound adoration for Trump, telling him during the event that “for AGI to get built here, we wouldn’t be able to do this without you, Mr. President.” The company said it was committing $100 billion immediately, sparking a heated debate over whether it had secured the necessary financing with Elon Musk, founder of competitor xAI, who was notably absent…

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