OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, met with policymakers in Washington to advocate for continued investment in physical infrastructure that supports the development of artificial intelligence (AI). Altman highlighted the importance of moving forward with the $100 billion joint infrastructure initiative between OpenAI, SoftBank Group Corp., and Oracle Corp, called Stargate.
In the meeting, Altman pointed out that the rise of the Chinese company DeepSeek underscores the need to support the national construction of data centers for AI as an opportunity for internal economic growth and to address concerns about China. The competition from DeepSeek, which has launched a new model rivaling services from OpenAI and other U.S. developers, has raised doubts about the United States' leadership in the field of AI.
Altman and his team anticipated new advancements in OpenAI's products, mentioning the evolution of AI services capable of performing increasingly complex tasks. Despite technological advancements, they emphasized the need for additional processing capabilities to enhance AI models and meet growing demand, stressing the global competition in the field of artificial intelligence and the importance of continuing to innovate in this area.
