Led by Trump, Project Stargate is investing R$2,5 trillion in artificial intelligence. With its gigantic infrastructure and cutting-edge supercomputers, the US is seeking to lead the global innovation and sustainability scene, generating thousands of jobs and strengthening its national security.
Imagine a trillion-dollar bet that promises not only to revolutionize the economy, but also to change the course of global geopolitics.
Under Donald Trump, the United States have just announced a bold plan to become the world's leading power in artificial intelligence (AI).
The project – which involves astronomical figures – reflects a frantic race against adversaries such as China and promises to shape the 21st century.
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On Tuesday, January 21, 2025, the Stargate Project, a monumental initiative with an investment of R$2,5 trillion (equivalent to US$500 billion).
Led by a major consortium – including SoftBank, OpenAI and giants such as Oracle, Microsoft, NVIDIA and Arm – the project aims to position the US as the leading force in AI, with benefits ranging from technological advancement to the generation of clean energy and thousands of new jobs.
A colossal data center in Texas
The heart of Project Stargate will be a gigantic data center in Texas, with impressive dimensions: an area equivalent to 93 football fields.
Fully equipped with cutting-edge NVIDIA GPUs, state-of-the-art cooling systems and ultra-fast networks, the facility will function as a “digital library,” storing and processing advanced AI models.
According to experts, this infrastructure will be essential to support the development of technologies that simulate human reasoning.
The center will also feature innovations in clean energy, reducing environmental impacts and aligning the project with sustainability demands.
The “Stargate” supercomputer
Another highlight is the development of a supercomputer nicknamed “Stargate”.
With an estimated cost of R$500 billion (US$100 billion), this impressive equipment will have the capacity to perform billions of calculations per second.
To put this into context, this budget is five times larger than that of several medium-sized Brazilian cities.
NVIDIA will provide the processing chips, while Microsoft and Oracle will be responsible for systems integration.
The supercomputer will be essential for training and creating AI systems, consolidating a technological base capable of sustaining US leadership in the sector.
Job creation and economic impact
In addition to technological advancement, the Stargate Project brings a concrete promise of social and economic impact.
Thousands of highly skilled jobs will be created, mainly in the areas of technology, engineering and research.
According to the US government, this initiative could have a transformative effect on the economy, comparable to what the oil industry had at its peak.
However, the focus is now on sustainability and digital innovation, aligning with global renewable energy trends.
Geopolitical race and national security
The project also reflects a national security strategy.
As China advances in technology, the US is seeking to ensure that key AI innovations remain under domestic control.
According to the US Department of Defense, the Stargate will be a critical component in maintaining technological sovereignty and protecting strategic infrastructure.
This joint effort between government and private enterprise symbolizes the US's determination to lead the race for technological supremacy.
Milestone in the history of artificial intelligence
Scheduled for completion by 2028, Project Stargate is an unprecedented initiative.
In addition to representing a milestone in the history of artificial intelligence, it reinforces the importance of investing in research and development as tools of economic and geopolitical domination.
The future of great powers will increasingly depend on their ability to innovate in technology.
Will the US be able to maintain its leadership position in an increasingly competitive global landscape? Leave your opinion in the comments!