Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, expressed his eagerness to collaborate with the incoming Trump administration, believing that President-elect Trump will excel in advancing America's AI infrastructure. During an interview on "Fox News Sunday, " Altman highlighted the importance of the U. S. and its allies taking the lead in building infrastructure essential for AI development, especially in competition with China. He stressed that AI's unique demand for infrastructure—power, computer chips, and data centers—requires the U. S. to construct world-class facilities to maintain leadership in technology. Altman stated his confidence in Trump’s ability to achieve this. Altman added that he anticipates collaboration with the Trump team, emphasizing the historical significance of AI development and the necessity for U. S.

leadership. Other tech leaders have shown a willingness to collaborate with Trump as well, with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently meeting with the president-elect. Trump adviser Stephen Miller commented on Zuckerberg's visit, noting that many business leaders view Trump as a transformative figure. Notable tech supporters of Trump’s election victory include Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Palantir Technologies co-founder Joe Lonsdale, venture capitalist David Sacks, Andreessen Horowitz founders Ben Horowitz and Marc Andreessen, and cryptocurrency exchange Gemini co-founders Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss. Altman acknowledged the benefits of AI, such as assistance in medical diagnoses and small business operations, but also recognized its potential downsides, including job disruptions. He noted that while some jobs may improve in productivity, others might worsen or disappear entirely. Additionally, Altman mentioned the risk of AI models being misused by malicious actors or adversaries posing national security threats. Altman concluded by emphasizing the importance of maintaining leadership in AI development.