All may not be well between Sam Altman's OpenAI and its Stargate partners, Oracle and SoftBank

2026-02-26 - 11:13

OpenAI's ambitious $500 billion Stargate data centre project is facing significant setbacks, including stalled timelines and financing issues. Originally planned as a historic AI infrastructure initiative, the venture is now a cautionary tale. Disagreements over control and ownership have plagued the project, leading to bilateral deals bypassing the joint venture and causing financial strain for partners like Oracle.