Stargate’s Shadow: Unpacking the Policy Risks and Strategic Maneuvers in OpenAI’s $500 Billion AI Bet
OpenAI’s ambitious “Stargate” AI data center initiative, with its staggering estimated long-term cost of $500 billion and a target capacity of 10 gigawatts, is more than just an infrastructure project. It signals a profound shift in the technological landscape, demanding scrutiny beyond the headlines of innovation. The recent announcements—five new U.S. data center sites and…