OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, alongside executives from Microsoft and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), testified before Congress on the challenges and opportunities in artificial intelligence (AI). The hearing focused on the global AI competition, particularly with China, which aims to lead in AI by 2030. Altman stressed the need for significant infrastructure investment to realize AI’s transformative potential. Lawmakers expressed concerns about maintaining U.S. dominance in AI while addressing cybersecurity, data privacy, and misinformation risks. Executives warned against export controls that might push other nations toward Chinese AI technology. Additionally, Altman highlighted the importance of attracting global talent and selling U.S. products worldwide to bolster national security and influence. The discussion also touched on state-level competition for AI projects and the need for a unified federal regulatory framework.
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