Podcast: Stargate, OpenAI and Microsoft; BlueSky in Seattle; and Madrona’s big new funds
This week on the GeekWire Podcast, we delve into the Stargate Project announcement by OpenAI, Oracle and Softbank, in ...
Microsoft’s Satya Nadella Swipes At ‘Stargate’ AI Venture Alongside Musk—Despite OpenAI Backing
Two of the most powerful tech leaders in the world, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, are not exactly fans ...
‘I’m good for my $80 billion’: What Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella really meant by his Stargate zinger
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella had the quote of the week in response to a question from CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin about Elon ...
Microsoft’s relationship with OpenAI cracked when it hired Mustafa Suleyman, rival Marc Benioff says
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff said that the two AI leaders, Sam Altman and Mustafa Suleyman do not care for each other.
What does OpenAI get from Stargate? A $500 billion chance to build a whole new moat
OpenAI is focusing on AI infrastructure with Stargate as rivals like China's DeepSeek close the gap on its AI models.
Stargate & OpenAI announcement is 'net positive' for Microsoft
President Trump announced on Wednesday the 'Stargate' initiative, focused on expanding artificial intelligence (AI) ...
SoftBank Eyes Historic $25 Billion Investment In OpenAI, Set To Dethrone Microsoft As Biggest Investor In ChatGPT-Parent
SoftBank is reportedly considering a historic $25 billion investment in OpenAI, which could surpass Microsoft's stake and ...
SoftBank in talks to invest up to $25 billion into OpenAI: Report
Japan's SoftBank is in talks to invest as much as $25 billion into ChatGPT maker OpenAI, the Financial Times reported on ...
With Oracle joining Stargate, can Microsoft - OpenAI partnership strain?
As Oracle (ORCL) joins the Stargate Project, a new $500B AI infrastructure initiative, are there risks to Microsoft (MSFT) - ...
Microsoft is partnering on the Stargate AI initiative. What investors want to hear on that.
Investors will likely be curious about Microsoft's involvement in the Stargate artificial-intelligence joint venture — and the company's evolving relationship with OpenAI. “Investor sentiment might ev ...
OpenAI’s Stargate deal heralds shift away from Microsoft
In late 2023, OpenAI’s board of directors unexpectedly fired Altman as CEO. Nadella played a central role in helping Altman ...