Musk Questions Trump's $500 Billion AI Initiative Amid Funding Doubts

Following President Trump's announcement of the $500 billion Stargate AI infrastructure project, Elon Musk expressed skepticism regarding its funding on his social media platform X. Musk claimed that SoftBank, one of the project's partners, only has 'well under $10B secured' and questioned the financial viability of the initiative. In response, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman refuted Musk's statements, inviting him to visit a site where funding is already being utilized. The Stargate project, which aims to boost AI infrastructure and create jobs in the U.S., has been touted as a historical investment in technology but faces doubts from Musk, who has an adversarial relationship with Altman and OpenAI. This exchange highlights potential discord among major tech figures and raises questions about the feasibility of the ambitious plans presented by the Trump administration. Skepticism about the project mirrors past instances where Trump touted private-sector commitments that ultimately fell short.