Discussion on "STARGATE AI: WHO WILL WIN THE $500 BILLION BET ON THE FUTURE OF INTELLIGENCE?" took place at the Faena Forum on DAY 2, February 21, 2025, of the 3rd edition of #FIIPRIORITY Summit in #Miami
The race to build next-generation AI infrastructure has begun, and the Stargate AI project—backed by SoftBank, OpenAI, Oracle, and MGX—aims to invest up to $500 billion to reshape global AI capabilities. With AI-driven industries projected to contribute over $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030, this initiative could determine the next era of technological leadership—but as Stargate scales up, nimbler AI challengers like DeepSeek are moving fast, proving that innovation isn’t always about size. Can this megaproject outpace more agile rivals, or will its massive scope slow it down in an AI race that rewards speed?
SPEAKER:
Masayoshi Son, Representative Director, Corporate Officer, Chairman & CEO, SoftBank Group Corp.
MODERATOR:
Richard Attias, Chairman of the Executive Committee, FII Institute, Founder & Chairman, RA&A