19 Billion Each: OpenAI and SoftBank to Fund Stargate AI Data Centers

OpenAI and SoftBank have agreed to jointly invest $19 billion each in Stargate, a new venture aimed at developing AI data centers in the U.S., according to a report from The Information. 

OpenAI will hold a 40% stake in Stargate, effectively expanding its operations, with SoftBank also expected to hold a 40% interest. The companies did not immediately comment on the matter.

Earlier this week, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle would launch Stargate and invest a total of $500 billion over the next four years, aiming to strengthen the U.S. position in the global AI competition, particularly with China.

Initially, Stargate will deploy $100 billion, with the remaining funding to follow over the next four years. The project is being spearheaded by SoftBank and OpenAI.

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