Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella responded on Thursday to Tesla Chief Elon Musk's “Don't Have The Money” remarks for the Stargate project announced by US President Donald Trump. Microsoft is one of the most important technology partners for the Stargate project. Nadella assured that Microsoft would invest $ 80 billion in building Azure, his cloud computing platform.
It all started after Donald Trump announced a joint venture on Tuesday between Chatgpt's Creator OpenAi, Japanese Giant Softbank and Cloud Giant Oracle to build artificial intelligence infrastructure.
The company, called Stargate, “will at least invest $ 500 billion in AI infrastructure in the United States,” said Trump in comments in the White House.
Elon Musk, a narrow ally of Trump,, however, brought concern about the ability of the group to put together the financing.
“They don't really have the money,” wrote Musk on X. “Softbank has protected more than $ 10 billion. I got that on a good authority,” he added.
Softbank has protected more than $ 10 billion. I have that on good authority.
– Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 22, 2025
OpenAi CEO Salm Altman rejected Musk's claims and instead offered him to visit the first site, which is already ongoing. He said: “This is great for the country. I realize what is great for the country is not always what is optimal for your companies, but in your new role I hope that you will usually put us first.”
Wrong, as you know for sure.
Do you want to come and visit the first site?
This is great for the country. I realize what is great for the country, not always what is optimal for your companies, but in your new role I hope that you usually go first.
– Sam Altman (@Sama) January 22, 2025
During a recent CNBC interview, when he was asked for a response to Musk's claims, Nadella said: “I am good for my $ 80 billion. I am going to spend $ 80 billion building up the world that OpenAi – operate models and other models.
A cutting of the interview was shared on X (formerly Twitter). Respond to it: “On the other hand, Satya definitely has the money.”
On the other hand, Satya definitely has the money https://t.co/vgbobpg7fm
– Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 23, 2025
Nadella replied with a smiling emoticon: “All this money is not about Hying Ai, but is about building useful things for the real world!”
The Stargate project is a new company that is planning to invest $ 500 billion for four years in building new AI infrastructure. Softbank will be responsible for financial matters, while OpenAi will be responsible for the activities. Arm, Microsoft, Nvidia, Oracle and OpenAI are the most important initial technology partners.