Report: Elon Musk Sought to Block OpenAI UAE Stargate Deal, xAI Potentially Involved in Data Center
Recent reports suggest that Elon Musk allegedly attempted to hinder OpenAI’s plans to develop a massive artificial intelligence data center project in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This ambitious project, potentially known as “Stargate,” aims to build significant infrastructure needed for advanced AI operations.
According to the information circulating, Musk reportedly expressed concerns regarding the security implications of a partnership between OpenAI and a UAE-based entity, potentially involving a prominent technology firm in the region. He purportedly tried to persuade others to block the deal, citing potential risks associated with the collaboration.
Interestingly, these efforts by Musk coincided with reports that his own AI company, xAI, is also exploring a large-scale data center initiative, possibly in the UAE or a neighboring area. This separate project for xAI could potentially involve a similar partner as the one OpenAI was reportedly engaging with for the “Stargate” facility.
The dual reports paint a picture of intense competition in the global race for AI infrastructure. Musk’s alleged actions to obstruct OpenAI’s deal while his own company pursues a comparable venture highlight the strategic and potentially conflicting interests at play in securing the necessary resources, like vast data centers and power, required for cutting-edge artificial intelligence development. This situation underscores the high stakes involved in building the foundational technology for the future of AI.
Source: https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/elon-musk-tried-to-block-openais-stargate-deal-in-uae-xai-could-be-involved-in-data-center-campus-report/
