President Trump's $500 billion AI project, Stargate, is largely funded by Abu Dhabi's MGX, led by Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who has ties to numerous human rights scandals. The project aims to build AI infrastructure in the U.S. but faces skepticism regarding its financial viability. Despite concerns from figures like Elon Musk, who doubts the funding claims, discussions on advancing AI technology continue with key industry leaders.