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Softbank CEO dismisses Elon Musk’s extraterrestrial data center idea in favor of maximizing Earth-side construction now: ‘He who strikes first wins’
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son dismissed Elon Musk's orbital data center concept, arguing that immediate Earth-based construction is more practical and cost-effective. SoftBank prioritizes terrestrial data centers and has committed $19 billion to the Stargate project led by OpenAI, aiming to build AI infrastructure in the U.S. over four years with a total $500 billion investment.
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