The president of the United States, Donald Trump, revealed an ambitious plan to transform the country into a global reference in artificial intelligence (AI). During an event at the White House, Trump announced the creation of Stargate, an entity that will have an investment of up to US$ 500 billion and strategic partnerships with major companies, like OpenAI, Oracle and SoftBank. The project will be based in Texas and promises to create 100,000 jobs in the coming years, in addition to driving advances in the sector
A study published by the consulting firm McKinsey indicates that the AI market could add up to $13 trillion to the global economy by 2030, with the United States leading advancements in the field. The research highlights that the large-scale adoption of AI technologies can increase productivity by up to 40%.
According toAlan Nicolas, artificial intelligence specialist for business and founder ofLegendary Academy, the numbers attract attention, but it is necessary to look carefully at government investments. Projects like Stargate can become a milestone for technological advancement, but they also bring ethical and operational challenges that require heightened attention. If well managed, AI can democratize access to resources and improve the lives of millions, but it is important to have more context on how the data will be managed, highlights
Strategies for infrastructure and energy
Stargate will begin the construction of high-capacity data centers, one of the pillars of the project, that aims to meet the growing demand for computational energy. Larry Ellison, co-founder of Oracle, highlighted that Texas was strategically chosen due to easy access to energy resources.
Another relevant point is the financial partnership of SoftBank, led by Masayoshi Son, that will manage the initial capital of the project. Furthermore, a OpenAI, creator of ChatGPT, will be responsible for the technological operation of Stargate. The White House also announced plans to expand electricity generation in neighboring states, like Oklahoma, to accompany the growth of infrastructure
Despite the promises, experts warn of the risks of uncontrolled automation. Studies indicate that AI has the potential to replace up to 25% of current jobs in the labor market by 2035. According to Nicolas, this risk must be faced with specific measures. The challenge is to create strategies for professional retraining, so that the people affected by the changes can migrate to new sectors. The collaboration between government and private initiative will be essential in this process, explain
Global competition and regulation
The expansion of Stargate occurs amid intense competition between the United States and China in the artificial intelligence sector. While the US invests in infrastructure and technology, the Chinese government is rapidly advancing in applied research and export of AI solutions
Even so, the regulation remains a point of debate, especially considering that changes in the legislation of various countries are still in embryonic stages. Trump's announcement included the repeal of a measure by former President Joe Biden that regulated the sector, creating security standards for AI-generated content. Critics point out that the absence of clear rules can create uncertainties for both companies and end users
For Alan Nicolas, appropriate regulation will be essential to balance technological advancements with the protection of people's rights. Artificial intelligence must be developed with transparency and responsibility. Without a solid legal basis, "we run the risk of widening inequalities and concentrating power even more in large corporations", concludes
With a high investment and support from technology giants, the Stargate project aims to position the United States as a leader in the AI sector, but regulatory and social challenges are still an essential part of this story
