OpenAI Urges U.S. to Attract $175 Billion for AI, Engage Trump Administration

Jan 13, 2025, 04:30 PM

OpenAI has released an 'Economic Blueprint' aimed at guiding U.S. policy to maintain global leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) development. The blueprint emphasizes the need for the U.S. to attract investments and establish supportive regulations to stay ahead of China in the AI race. It highlights the importance of chips, data, energy, and talent as key resources for AI success. OpenAI suggests that the U.S. should act quickly to attract an estimated $175 billion in global funds earmarked for AI projects, warning that failure to do so could lead to these funds supporting China-backed initiatives. The blueprint also calls for the U.S. government to facilitate AI development through federal preemption of state regulations, voluntary safety evaluations with national security agencies, and export controls to limit technology access by adversary nations. Additionally, OpenAI is engaging with the incoming Trump administration, with CEO Sam Altman donating $1 million to Trump's inaugural fund, indicating an effort to influence AI policy under the new government.