Collaboration Alert: MSFT and OpenAI Launch $100 Billion Supercomputer Venture

- Microsoft and OpenAI are collaborating on a $100 billion data-center project - The project includes developing an artificial intelligence supercomputer named "Stargate" - Stargate is expected to be operational by 2028 as part of OpenAI's AI upgrade - Microsoft will likely finance the project - The total cost is based on conversations with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Microsoft's cost estimates - The project is progressing through five phases, with Stargate being the final phase - Microsoft is also working on a smaller supercomputer for OpenAI in the fourth phase - Current focus of the project is on procuring AI chips required for future phases