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The Stargate Project: A New Chapter in the AI Revolution
How OpenAI and Microsoft Paved the Way for Stargate
On July 22, 2019, OpenAI announced its shift from a non-profit, open-source AI research organization to a for-profit company, backed by a transformative $1 billion investment from Microsoft.
This partnership marked a turning point, allowing OpenAI to transition from its altruistic origins to a commercially focused entity. The collaboration catalyzed the development of GPT-3, which debuted on November 22, 2022, revolutionizing natural language processing and setting the stage for AI's growing dominance.
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The First Phase: Microsoft and OpenAI’s $100 Billion Vision
In early 2023, OpenAI and Microsoft launched the Stargate Project, a $100 billion initiative to build state-of-the-art data centers and AI infrastructure worldwide.
This first phase focused on creating the computational backbone needed to advance AI capabilities, supporting OpenAI’s rapidly growing models. While groundbreaking, it was just the beginning of something much larger.
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