The recent announcement of Stargate, a $500 billion investment in AI infrastructure by a consortium led by OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle, has sent shockwaves through the tech world. While the promise of 100,000 new jobs and accelerated AI development is alluring, a closer look reveals a potential misstep. This massive investment in today’s dominant technology risks mirroring the past, where reliance on outdated infrastructure stifled innovation.