The move by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is to avoid state control over the launch of new AI technologies
As OpenAI secretly prepares to go public, its CEO Sam Altman wants to change the way artificial intelligence will be regulated, according to Reuters.
Sam Altman will oppose proposals for developers to get US government approval before releasing new models to the public. The company said in a statement on Wednesday that the move is part of an effort to influence the regulation of the technology.
While visiting Washington, Altman will ask Congress to increase funding for artificial intelligence testing at the US Department of Commerce. The institution is already working with companies such as OpenAI and Anthropic to test their models.
OpenAI wants the US government to expand this initiative, the company said in a statement, to include researchers with expertise in cybersecurity, bioweapons and national security, among other areas.
Altman's visit to Washington coincides with a critical period for the company and the entire industry, Reuters notes. OpenAI is preparing to confidentially file for an IPO, while competitor Anthropic, maker of the Claude model, already filed a similar request on Monday.
US government requirements could hurt industry profits if they slow the rollout of new models. Companies may also be forced to change how products work to meet security requirements.
OpenAI's CEO was scheduled to meet with members of Congress on Wednesday, including House Speaker Mike Johnson. The White House administration did not respond to requests for comment on possible meetings.
