US EditionOpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other US tech leaders testify to Congress on AI competition with China
- On May 8, 2025, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, along with leaders from other prominent AI companies, testified before the Senate Commerce Committee in Washington to discuss competition in artificial intelligence, particularly in relation to China.
- The hearing addressed rising global competition in AI, driven by China's goal to lead AI by 2030 and concerns over U.S. Federal research funding cuts.
- Altman highlighted the need for streamlined policies and warned against fragmented regulations, while discussing OpenAI's Stargate data center project in Texas.
- He stated AI's impact could be "at least as big as the internet, maybe bigger," while lawmakers expressed concerns over cybersecurity, data privacy, and AI misinformation.
- The testimony underscored that U.S. Leadership in AI depends on innovation, coordinated policy, and investment, with export controls potentially benefiting China's technology advance.
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Sam Altman urges lawmakers against regulations that could 'slow down' U.S. in AI race against China
Sam Altman stressed the importance of America's AI efforts not being "slowed down" by ill-considered regulations, as the OpenAI CEO testified on Capitol Hill Thursday for the first time in two years and faced an audience of largely friendly and deferential lawmakers. The hearing, focused on winning the race against China to dominate AI globally, marked Altman’s first congressional appearance since his high-profile testimony in May 2023, which p…
OpenAI CEO, other US tech leaders testify to Congress on AI competition with China
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and executives from Microsoft and chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices testified on Capitol Hill about the biggest opportunities, risks and needs facing an industry which lawmakers and technologists agree could fundamentally transform...
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other US tech leaders testify to Congress on AI competition with China
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and executives from Microsoft and chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices testified on Capitol Hill about the biggest opportunities, risks and needs facing an industry which lawmakers and technologists agree could fundamentally transform global business, culture and geopolitics.
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