Faithful to his electoral promise “ Make America Great Again« , Donald Trump marks his return to the White House with a spectacular announcement: the launch of “Stargate”, an artificial intelligence project of unprecedented scale. This initiative, valued at at least $500 billion, represents one of the first major decisions of his new presidency and demonstrates his desire to position the United States as the undisputed leader in the global AI race.
A technological ambition of historic dimensions
The colossal amount of $500 billion exceeds the budgets usually allocated to American government technology projects. This exceptional financial package illustrates the determination of the Trump administration to create a breakthrough in the development of artificial intelligence. The choice of the name Stargate“, evoking a gateway to the stars, suggests the transformative aspirations of this program which could redefine America’s technological position on the global stage.
TikTok and American digital strategy
Stargate’s announcement comes as the Trump administration is reshaping its digital policy, particularly regarding TikTok. The president suspended the law banning the Chinese application for 75 days and is favorably considering its purchase by Elon Musk. Trump is proposing an innovative economic model where the buyer should cede half of the company to the United States in exchange for an operating license, illustrating his vision of strengthened American technological sovereignty.
A new geopolitical era
This technological offensive is accompanied by an assertive diplomatic posture. Facing Russia, Trump maintains a firm position by mentioning possible sanctions if Moscow refuses to negotiate with Ukraine. Vladimir Putin’s congratulations to the new American president and the openness to dialogue announced by the Kremlin nevertheless suggest prospects for negotiations. This diplomatic configuration could influence the international deployment of the Stargate project and redefine global technological alliances.
