The grand StarGate project, aimed at boosting OpenAI's AGI development, has hit a roadblock. The construction has stalled as OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank failed to agree on ownership of the powerful data center. In response, Altman has struck separate deals with both companies, with SoftBank constructing a 1 GW hangar for OpenAI, while retaining ownership rights.
One of the main reasons for the project's derailment is the changing market landscape. Initially leading the market, OpenAI's financial future now faces uncertainty, with investors predicting possible funds depletion by 2027. This shift contrasts with earlier expectations of rapid progress, akin to the emergence of Skynet by this year.
