Behind OpenAI’s Audacious Plan to Make A.I. Flow Like Electricity
Published On Sep 25, 2024, 11:48 AM
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, is proposing a multitrillion-dollar initiative to create new computer chip factories and data centers globally, particularly in the Middle East. His plan aims to drastically reduce manufacturing costs for chips, primarily for companies like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, which is the world's largest chip producer. Although his proposal has drawn skepticism and regulatory scrutiny, talks are ongoing with various stakeholders, including chipmakers in Asia and U.S. officials, highlighting the tech industry’s ambition to advance artificial intelligence technology significantly.