In the latest technological developments, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, is pushing forward with a massive project to enhance global manufacturing of artificial intelligence chips.
This effort is facing challenges as it threatens to raise concerns over national security and anti-trust issues in Washington, according to Bloomberg reports.
Altman has been meeting with potential investors and partners in the United States, the Middle East, and Asia in recent weeks, informing some that progress cannot proceed without approval from Washington.
He is currently seeking to convince American officials with a plan to boost semiconductor production partially funded by the Middle East.
The aim is to raise billions of dollars to increase the world’s capacity to manufacture advanced computing chips, aiming to circumvent potential shortages that could hinder the widespread deployment of artificial intelligence and continued advancement in this field.