OpenAI's Sam Altman seeks US government nod for AI chips venture: report
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is seeking approval from the U.S. government for his AI chips venture, which could raise national security and antitrust concerns. Altman has informed potential investors and partners that he needs a green light from Washington to proceed. He has met with Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and is working to arrange meetings with other officials. Altman's business plan, which could be partly financed from the Middle East, has attracted interest from investors and chip companies in the U.S., Middle East, and Asia.