Fri Jan 24 07:55:47 IST 2025: ## Trump Dismissess Musk’s Doubts Over $500 Billion AI Project

**Washington D.C.** – President Donald Trump has brushed aside criticism from Elon Musk regarding a massive $500 billion artificial intelligence initiative announced earlier this week. The project, dubbed “Stargate,” involves a joint venture between OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle to build data centers and create over 100,000 US jobs.

Musk, a close advisor to Trump and CEO of Tesla, publicly questioned the feasibility of the project on X (formerly Twitter), claiming the companies lacked the necessary funding. He specifically cited SoftBank’s limited available capital.

Trump, responding to reporters on Thursday, dismissed Musk’s concerns, attributing them to a personal conflict between Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. “He hates one of the people in the deal,” Trump stated, adding that he, too, “has certain hatreds of people.” Regarding the funding, Trump expressed confidence, stating that while he didn’t know for certain if the companies possessed the full amount, “they’re putting up the money. The government’s not putting up anything.”

The disagreement raises questions about the future of the relationship between Trump and Musk, who is currently leading a government efficiency project for the President. An unnamed Trump advisor expressed concern that the incident could signal a rift between the two, suggesting “the end may be in sight” for their working relationship. The $500 billion AI project, announced with much fanfare at the White House earlier this week, now finds itself embroiled in controversy amidst these high-profile clashes.

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