Musk Challenges Trump's Massive AI Investment

Elon Musk publicly challenged President Trump's announcement of a massive AI infrastructure investment, claiming the funding wasn't secured. Musk, who's reportedly close to Trump, questioned SoftBank's commitment, suggesting they had far less than the claimed $10 billion. The project, dubbed "Stargate," involves SoftBank, OpenAI, and Oracle, with a promised initial investment of $100 billion, potentially escalating to $500 billion. Musk's skepticism is notable given his proximity to the administration and his ongoing legal battle with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who was present at the announcement. While the White House dismissed Musk's claims, sources familiar with the project and executives from involved companies countered that sufficient funding exists or is readily accessible through debt or further investment. The dispute highlights the high stakes and potential controversies surrounding the burgeoning AI sector and government involvement.