Stargate: Microsoft and OpenAI’s $100 Billion Bet on a Supercomputer Powering the Future of AI

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Microsoft's endeavor to make AI resistant to obsolescence: They're constructing a $100 billion supercomputer named 'Stargate' exclusively for OpenAI.

Microsoft and OpenAI are intending to establish numerous data hubs throughout the US. Stargate, their most extensive data hub, will span across 5 acres and require approximately 5 gigawatts of electricity.

A recent article from The Information on Friday revealed that Microsoft is currently developing plans to build a revolutionary $100 billion supercomputer called "Stargate." This supercomputer is designed to support the upcoming generation of artificial intelligence systems from OpenAI.

Stargate seems to be the last stage of a joint effort between Microsoft and OpenAI, with the goal of establishing numerous supercomputers throughout the US. It is speculated that Stargate might become one of the biggest and most advanced data centers worldwide, possibly spanning several hundred acres. Additionally, plans indicate that the site will require approximately 5 gigawatts of electricity.

This challenging initiative is considered vital for OpenAI's efforts to develop and implement sophisticated AI models that are superior to ChatGPT-4. The expected launch could be as soon as 2028.

The name "Stargate" is influenced by the 1994 sci-fi movie with the same title, which is based on a space teleportation gadget found in Egypt. The movie's focus on exploration and discovery is echoed in its official trailer, which boldly states, "The key to the past, the door to the future, the passage to discovery." This statement has deeply inspired OpenAI and Microsoft's collaborative project on an AI supercomputer.

The launch of Stargate is greatly dependent on OpenAI's capacity to produce its next big AI improvement, believed to be GPT-5, expected to be released in early 2025, according to a report by The Information. Microsoft is eager to make sure that OpenAI keeps leading in creating AI models that attract worldwide interest.

Significantly, OpenAI's inability to launch a fresh AI initiative, "Arrakis," in 2023 highlights worries about its path of innovation. This is primarily due to the restrictions related to the operational and financial aspects of establishing and operating a supercomputer infrastructure.

Stargate's evolution also reveals hints about the speculated creation of an expensive AI chip factory by Sam Altman. One of the main difficulties in building an AI supercomputer of this scale is obtaining Nvidia GPUs to drive the system.

The ongoing lack of Nvidia chips during the AI industry's buzz has led to conjecture that a strong rival from Altman and Microsoft might significantly shake up the market and provide unparalleled benefits.

As Microsoft and OpenAI continue to advance their impressive supercomputer venture, the excitement building around the unveiling of Stargate highlights its ability to transform the field of AI research and development.

(Incorporating information from various sources)

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