OpenAI on Government Support: Freedom to Thrive

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has voiced a strong stance against government guarantees for its data centers, stating that the company does not need such support and prefers market-driven success. He believes the government should avoid influencing market dynamics or financially bailing out companies struggling in competition. While acknowledging potential government ownership of AI infrastructure, he envisions this benefitting the government itself, potentially leading to a streamlined national strategy for computing reserves at lower cost. However, he emphasizes that these resources should serve government needs first and not private company interests.