OpenAI CEO Sam Altman talks about the development of StarGate, Trump, and future plans.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently elaborated on the super-sized AI data center project named StarGate ( in an interview with Bloomberg, discussing supply chain challenges, funding usage, and future plans. OpenAI is working on the StarGate project, which is unprecedented in scale. This super AI data center is expected to be located in Abilene, Texas, USA ), and will be one of the most advanced AI computing bases in the world.

StarGate is backed by Microsoft, but the resources that OpenAI is seeking do not all come from Microsoft; external resources are needed, including energy agreements, Supply Chain, chips, and infrastructure deployment. The name StarGate is derived from the classic 90s sci-fi series "Stargate," suggesting that this is a wormhole to the unknown worlds of humanity. Below are the key points from the interview.

The origin of the name StarGate and its future deployment

Sam Altman reminisced about the birth of Gate, which originated from the surge in market demand after the launch of ChatGPT. He stated that OpenAI underestimated people's desire to use these models, which far exceeded their expectations, prompting Altman to embark on a global journey to accelerate deep communication with the Supply Chain, government agencies, and partners.

The data center is named StarGate. Ultraman revealed that this was originally an internal code name, and later, because one of the data center deployment diagrams resembled the wormhole device from the "Stargate" series, it has been used until now. He described it as a "technology portal" that opens up the future, representing humanity's entry into a new era of AI computing power.

Regarding the capital scale that has attracted external attention, Altman admitted that approximately $500 billion will be needed in the next few years, which will be used for chip manufacturing and data center design. He stated that the Supply Chain will be a challenge in the future.

Altman on Trump: A Key Figure in AI Infrastructure and Technology Decision-Making

When Bloomberg reporter Emily Chang asked about the interaction between the StarGate project and the U.S. government, Altman talked about Trump's interest and influence on AI infrastructure. He pointed out that Trump is very concerned about AI infrastructure, which is a top priority in his administration. Altman believes that he has made the most important decisions in the world at this point in time, influencing the future of artificial intelligence.

Altman stated that Trump quickly understood the changes in the entire AI industry and made wise decisions immediately, which left a deep impression on him.

The Future of AI and Human Anxiety

The development of AI is advancing rapidly. Altman confessed that many people may panic about being replaced by AI in their jobs, leading to a lot of social anxiety. He stated that AI will replace certain jobs, but it will also create new types of occupations. This has been the case with every technological revolution in history; however, this time it is happening particularly fast, and the world is not prepared. He mentioned that OpenAI will continue to face potential impacts and strive to guide technological advancements in a positive manner.

When asked about Open AI's vision, Altman said the goal is to provide tools for the public to accomplish what they originally wanted to do, whether it's creating, inventing, or solving problems. He is most looking forward to AI discovering new unknown fields in applied science.

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