OpenAI Urges US Government To Prioritize AI Funding And Regulations To Be Superior From China

OpenAI has explained its vision for the development of artificial intelligence (AI) in the United States. (photo: dock. pexels)

JAKARTA OpenAI on Monday January 13 explained its vision for the development of artificial intelligence (AI) in the United States. They call for external investment needs and supporting regulations to stay ahead of China in this growing technological competition.

"Chip, data, and energy are key to winning AI," OpenAI said in a 15-page document entitled "Economic Blueprint", stressing the need for the US to immediately establish national rules to secure its advantages.

This move comes just days before US President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in, bringing the government that is expected to be more friendly to the tech industry. David Sacks, former PayPal executive, was appointed a Czar AI and cryptocurrencies under Trump's administration.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman also donated around $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund, making him one of several executives looking to strengthen ties with the new government.

According to OpenAI, there are US$175 billion (Rp2.8 quadrillion) global funds waiting to be invested in the AI project. If the US fails to withdraw this investment, the funds will flow into Chinese-backed projects, potentially strengthening the global influence of the Chinese Communist Party.

The document also proposes export controls on AI models, which aim to prevent opposing countries from using these technologies irresponsibly.

OpenAI, which Microsoft supports, plans to host an event in Washington DC later this month to discuss the proposal. The startup is seeking support for its plan to become a profit-oriented business, after raising funding of US$6.6 billion (Rp107.6 trillion) last year, to stay ahead in the world's expensive competition. AI.