The Rundown

Deep Dive: Trump's AI Era Begins with Billionaire Drama & Threat from China

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Jan 26, 2025
Explore the whirlwind of AI advancements as President Trump announces a staggering $500 billion infrastructure initiative. Witness the tech rivalry heat up with Elon Musk and Sam Altman trading barbs over 'Project Stargate.' Discover Meta's ambitious $65 billion investment in AI and the jaw-dropping revelation from Chinese startup DeepSeek that cuts AI model costs by a whopping 90%. It's a rollercoaster of innovations, billion-dollar moves, and fierce competition redefining the future of artificial intelligence.
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Trump's AI Focus

  • President Trump signed executive orders to boost U.S. AI dominance by removing safety measures and reducing regulations.
  • He aims to accelerate AI innovation, despite potential risks, due to increasing competition, especially from China.
ANECDOTE

Stargate Project Announcement

  • Trump announced a $500 billion AI infrastructure project called "Stargate" with OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank.
  • This project involves key players like Microsoft, NVIDIA, ARM, and a state fund from Abu Dhabi.
ANECDOTE

Musk vs. Stargate

  • Elon Musk criticized Project Stargate's funding on Twitter, claiming SoftBank has less than $10 billion secured.
  • Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella responded confidently, stating Microsoft's commitment of $80 billion.
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