🚀 The Stargate Project: Elon Musk lashes out!

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Welcome to Thunderbolt AI, we explore groundbreaking innovations and critical debates reshaping the AI industry. From automating your tasks with ChatGPT-4o to the monumental Stargate Project, stay ahead of the AI revolution! 🚀

In this newsletter you will find:

• Automate with ChatGPT-4o Scheduled Tasks

• AI Rivalry: Elon Musk lashes out

• AI Tools

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Automate Your Tasks with ChatGPT-4o Scheduled Tasks

ChatGPT-4o’s Scheduled Tasks feature allows you to automate recurring tasks, receive reminders, and even fetch real-time information with web search integration.

Step 1: Log In to ChatGPT

• Sign in to your ChatGPT account.

Step 2: Select the Model

• Click on ‘model name’ at the top of the screen.

• Choose ‘ChatGPT-4o with scheduled tasks’ from the dropdown menu.

Step 3: Schedule a Task

• Enter a detailed prompt describing your task and schedule.

• Example Prompt:

  • "Send me a list of key AI news stories and events every Sunday at 10 AM. Highlight their significance for robotics."

Step 4: Enable Web Search (Optional)

• Toggle on the ‘Search web’ option at the bottom of the prompt box to ensure the AI fetches the latest information.

Step 5: View Scheduled Tasks

• Click ‘View all tasks’ to see your list of scheduled tasks and manage them easily.

Pro Tip:

Use ChatGPT for multiple recurring tasks, like:

• Weekly summaries for topics of interest.

• Reminders for personal or professional commitments.

• Daily motivational quotes or fitness tips.

ChatGPT will notify you at the scheduled time, making it a powerful personal assistant for task automation. 🚀⏰✨

STARGATE

🌍 A Historic Leap or the Beginning of a New AI Rivalry?

The Stargate Project, hailed as the largest AI infrastructure initiative in history, was officially launched at the White House. With $500 billion in investments, this bold endeavor aims to solidify America’s leadership in AI development and deployment. But amid the celebrations, Elon Musk’s public critique highlights growing tensions in the AI industry.

Elon Musk’s Reaction: “They Don’t Have the Money”

The Stargate launch drew sharp remarks from Elon Musk, who has been notably absent from the project:

Musk, who co-founded OpenAI in 2015 but left in 2018, questioned the project’s financial feasibility on X (formerly Twitter):

• “They don’t actually have the money ($500 billion).”

• Criticised SoftBank’s funding, claiming it has “well under $10 billion secured.”

💥 The Rivalry Deepens:

Musk, now leading his own AI company xAI, has sued OpenAI multiple times, alleging violations of licensing agreements and anti-trust laws.

From Allies to Rivals:

Musk claims OpenAI’s transition from a non-profit to a for-profit betrayed its original mission, calling it a “textbook tale of altruism versus greed.”

Financial Realities: Can Stargate Deliver?

• Funding Commitments:
  

  • Oracle: ~$11 billion in liquid assets.

  • SoftBank: ~$30 billion available.

  • OpenAI: Operating at a loss but backed by Microsoft and other major players.
    

• Initial Investment:
  

  • The three companies have committed to $100 billion upfront, with a goal of $500 billion over four years.

🔍 Critics’ Concerns:

Many industry experts argue that the project relies heavily on borrowed funds and lacks financial transparency.

The Bigger Picture: Implications for AI and Geopolitics

1. A National AI Superpower:
   

   • Stargate aims to ensure America’s dominance in AI by building unparalleled infrastructure.

   • It aligns with national security goals, ensuring that critical AI development remains within U.S. borders.
     

2. Elon Musk vs. Sam Altman:
   

   • Musk’s absence highlights a rift in the AI community.

   • The rivalry reflects philosophical divides: Musk’s lean, decentralized approach vs. Altman’s centralized infrastructure vision.
     

3. Challenges Ahead:
   

   • Critics argue the massive investment may not be necessary as leaner, open-source AI models like China’s DeepSeek R-1 challenge centralized giants like OpenAI.

   • Open-source alternatives may shift the industry towards more cost-efficient, democratized AI solutions.

Conclusion: A Bold Gamble on AI’s Future

The Stargate Project represents a monumental investment in America’s AI future, but its success is far from guaranteed.

While advocates see it as the next Apollo Program, critics warn it could be an overreach in a rapidly decentralizing AI landscape.

📢 What’s your take? Is Stargate the leap forward America needs, or a costly gamble in a changing AI landscape?

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