The OpenAI CEO is working to secure US approval for a massive venture to boost global manufacturing of AI chips.
Sam Altman is working to secure US government approval for a massive venture to boost global manufacturing ofchips, an effort that risks raising national security and antitrust concerns in Washington, according to people familiar with the matter.
Altman has indicated he believes it’s essential to work collaboratively with the US government on approvals “OpenAI has had productive discussions about increasing global infrastructure and supply chains for chips, energy and data centres — which are crucial for AI and other industries that rely on them,” the company said in a statement. “We will continue to keep the US government informed given the importance to national priorities, and look forward to sharing more details at a later date.
Recently, Altman has also begun considering whether the project should tackle ways to boost the available supply of green energy for AI chip manufacturing, a step that would increase the price tag further, said two of the people.