Unpacking Stargate: The Geopolitical & Security Implications of OpenAI’s South Korean Chip Deal
The numbers alone—a projected $500 billion investment, 900,000 DRAM wafers required monthly—paint a picture of unprecedented scale for OpenAI’s ambitious “Stargate” project. Yet, beneath these headline figures, a deeper narrative emerges: one of intertwined geopolitical strategy, escalating digital dependencies, and the intricate dance of securing critical AI infrastructure. OpenAI’s formal Letters of Intent with South…
