OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is moving forward with a massive infrastructure buildout to support rapid artificial intelligence (AI) development, starting with a significant push in US states. The effort aims to cost tens of billions of dollars.
After seeking the US government’s blessing earlier this year, Altman and his team are now focusing on several key details, including targeting specific US states as the first step. This marks a crucial phase in the global plan to form a coalition of investors to fund the costly physical infrastructure needed for AI development.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-03/altman-infrastructure-plan-aims-to-spend-tens-of-billions-in-us