“We’re going to see more change in the next five years than we’ve seen in the last 50.”

—Jack Ma Yun (Co-founder of Alibaba Group)

💫 The Stargate Project

On his second day in office, President Trump announced the Stargate Project—a $500B initiative aimed at transforming the U.S. into a global AI leader.

Backed by SoftBank, OpenAI, and Oracle, the project promises 100,000 jobs “almost immediately” and plans to quickly deploy $100B for data centers in Texas, with $400B to follow over four years.

But skepticism surrounds its lofty claims and unclear funding.

Elon Musk stirred controversy on X, claiming SoftBank and Stargate “don’t actually have the money,” a charge OpenAI CEO Sam Altman quickly refuted. Still, Bloomberg reports the first Stargate data center in Texas will employ just 57 people—mirroring other data centers’ limited direct job creation.

Proponents argue that each data center job supports 7.4 additional roles in local economies, but critics question whether that justifies the hefty price tags.

The announcement comes amid escalating AI investments. Meta recently pledged $60-$65B by 2025, and Stargate partners like Microsoft and Nvidia have already sparked stock surges.

However, with Stargate relying on private funding and OpenAI projecting significant losses, its long-term sustainability remains uncertain.

🏆 ComplyAuto Takes the Spotlight at the NADA Show

Compliance is rarely flashy, but it’s one of the most critical parts of running a dealership—and ComplyAuto is trying to make it simpler than ever.

At this year’s NADA Show, the comprehensive compliance solution won the 2025 Exhibitor Pitch Competition, standing out among ten innovative competitors.

What Does ComplyAuto Do?

• Automated Compliance: The platform eliminates manual tasks like audits, forms, and spreadsheets, automatically logging and flagging compliance activity.

• Unlimited Support: Users have access to a dedicated Client Success Manager for assistance at any stage.

• Cost-Effective Solutions: By reducing reliance on external consultants and attorneys, ComplyAuto aims to offer a more affordable and efficient approach.

• Comprehensive Integration: From IT to vendor oversight, ComplyAuto consolidates compliance functions into a single tool, minimizing the need for multiple vendors.

As the winner, ComplyAuto earned a coveted 20-minute spotlight on the Live Stage to showcase its AI-driven platform to an audience of dealers, decision-makers, and buyers.

It’s not often compliance feels manageable, but with platforms like ComplyAuto, it’s starting to look a whole lot easier.

Ever struggle to know if your marketing dollars are pulling their weight? By comparing advertising and marketing expenses to sales revenue, you can uncover the cost-effectiveness of your campaigns and pinpoint what’s really working.

Whether you’re running paid ads, email campaigns, or social media promotions, understanding the ROI ensures you’re investing in what drives sales, not just impressions.

To get the most out of this prompt, include ad spend reports, content creation costs, agency fees, etc along with your revenue reports.

💪 Mastering AI to Transform Your Dealership

During the NADA Show, Sean Toussi of Glo3D.com walked us through exactly how AI is reshaping the auto industry, and where you can get in on the action.

From AI-powered photo cleanups that make your inventory pop, to predictive analytics that know what customers need before they do, these tools are about working smarter, not harder.

And it’s not just about today. Toussi gave us a glimpse of what’s next: virtual reality test drives that let customers explore cars from their couch and high-level AI assistants that take care of the tedious stuff, so your team can focus on selling.

If you’re wondering how AI can cut through the chaos of dealership life and help you stay ahead, the full article breaks it all down here.

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