The organization stated that "Chips, data, and energy are essential for AI success," urging immediate action to establish comprehensive national regulations that would help preserve the U.S.'s leadership position, as detailed in a 15-page document titled "Economic Blueprint."
This announcement comes just days ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, which is anticipated to usher in a more technology-friendly administration, particularly with former PayPal executive David Sacks appointed as the AI and cryptocurrency advisor.
OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, has also contributed approximately $1 million to Trump's inaugural fund, aligning himself with other executives seeking to strengthen their relationships with the incoming administration.
According to OpenAI, there is an estimated $175 billion in global funds ready for investment in AI initiatives, and if the U.S. fails to attract this capital, it may be diverted to projects backed by China, thereby enhancing the influence of the Chinese Communist Party on a global scale.
The document also proposed implementing export controls on AI models to prevent access by rival nations that might misuse the technology.
Additionally, the startup is planning an event in Washington D.C. later this month to further discuss its proposals.
Backed by Microsoft, OpenAI is actively seeking to garner support for its transition into a for-profit entity, aiming to secure additional funding to maintain its competitive advantage in the expensive AI landscape, following a successful $6.6 billion fundraising round last year.