Limitless Podcast Stargate: OpenAI’s $500B Plan to Build a Planet-Sized Supermind
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Jun 5, 2025 The podcast dives into Project Stargate, a game-changing initiative linking tech giants and the U.S. government to reshape global power dynamics through computational strength. They explore how AI-generated ads are crafting hyper-personalized experiences while raising ethical concerns. The discussion also highlights the Builder.ai scandal, raising alarms about the authenticity of AI technologies. Finally, the competitive landscape of AI unfolds, showcasing rivalries between powerhouses like OpenAI and Anthropic and shedding light on the future of national security in the digital age.
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Compute as New Global Hard Power
- Compute power is now a critical form of hard power akin to nuclear technology.
- Control over GPUs and energy defines economic and military influence in the 2030s.
Stargate's Global Super-Clusters
- Stargate is expanding globally with major super-cluster data centers in the UAE and the US.
- This reflects a geopolitical push where nations trade chip access based on alliances and export controls.
Compute Needs Skyrocket Post-GPT5
- Frontier AI models post-GPT5 require exponentially more compute power, estimated at 5 gigawatts by 2028.
- Microsoft and OpenAI prefer owning computing infrastructure over renting cloud, securing long-term economics and dominance.
