OpenAI has launched one of the boldest spending sprees in the history of the tech sector, announcing deals and commitments that could total $1 trillion in new infrastructure. The company’s leadership, under CEO Sam Altman, has cast these moves as a demonstration of self-confidence, intended to reassure partners, rivals, and markets that it remains the leading force in artificial intelligence. At a moment when rivals are catching up and OpenAI’s corporate structure is in flux, the strategy is as much about signalling dominance as it is about future revenue, the Financial Times reported.

The Stargate project and mega-partners

At the centre of OpenAI’s plan is the Stargate project, a collaboration with Oracle and SoftBank to build massive new data centres. These facilities, five of which ar

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