Stargate AI Data Center Initiative Delayed by Partner Disputes Over Control and Ownership

Summary

The Stargate AI data center initiative — a $500 billion joint venture between OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank announced by President Trump in January 2025 — has reportedly been delayed due to disagreements among the partners over who would have ultimate control of the planned facilities. Oracle had secured a deal with OpenAI by mid-2025 to build a massive Stargate data center with a projected compute capacity of 2 million chips, but disputes over site ownership and system control have stalled progr