OpenAI Seeks Billions from UAE to Build Global AI Infrastructure
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman met with UAE officials to discuss establishing a global consortium to fund AI infrastructure like chips, data centers, and energy.
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Altman has sought billions from industry giants to build a network of chip fabs dedicated to machine learning silicon.
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Discussions went beyond chips to include speeding up datacenter capacity and alternative energy like nuclear.
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The UAE is keen on making big AI investments and has lots of cash to do so, though its deals have faced scrutiny.
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Altman denies seeking trillions in funding but argues more investment is needed to advance AI as demand for AI hardware outpaces supply.