OpenAI's Response to the Department of Energy on AI Infrastructure
OpenAI submitted a formal response to the US Department of Energy addressing AI infrastructure policy, arguing that infrastructure development is central to US AI leadership. The submission frames energy and compute infrastructure as determinative of long-term AI outcomes. This represents OpenAI's direct engagement with federal energy policy as it relates to AI data center and power demands.
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OpenAI's Comments to the NTIA on Data Center Growth, Resilience, and Security
OpenAI submitted formal comments to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) in response to a request for information on data center growth, resilience, and security. The submission represents OpenAI's policy position on infrastructure requirements for AI development. As a tier-1 lab engaging directly with federal regulators on infrastructure policy, this reflects the growing intersection of AI compute needs and national policy frameworks.
Seizing the AI Opportunity: OpenAI's White House Policy Submission
OpenAI has submitted a policy document to the White House outlining recommendations for U.S. AI leadership, focusing on strategic investment in energy infrastructure and workforce readiness. The submission frames AI development as an 'Intelligence Age' imperative requiring expanded capacity. This represents OpenAI's formal engagement with U.S. federal policy on AI infrastructure and competitiveness.
OpenAI and U.S. Department of Energy Sign MOU for AI and Advanced Computing Collaboration
OpenAI and the U.S. Department of Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding to deepen collaboration on AI and advanced computing for scientific discovery. The agreement builds on existing work with DOE national laboratories and establishes a framework for applying AI across the DOE research ecosystem. This represents a formal government-industry partnership aimed at accelerating high-impact scientific research.
OpenAI's Proposals for the U.S. AI Action Plan
OpenAI has submitted formal policy recommendations to the U.S. government as part of the AI Action Plan process, building on its previously published Economic Blueprint. The proposals are aimed at strengthening American AI leadership at a national level. This represents OpenAI's continued effort to shape federal AI policy and regulatory frameworks in its favor.
OpenAI proposes federal governance blueprint for frontier AI safety and national security
OpenAI published a policy blueprint calling for a U.S. federal framework to govern frontier AI, covering safety, resilience, and national security dimensions. The proposal outlines OpenAI's vision for democratic oversight of the most capable AI systems. As a tier-1 primary source from a leading lab, this represents a significant public policy position that will likely influence regulatory discussions.
Anthropic publishes 'Build AI in America' energy and infrastructure policy report
Anthropic released a policy report calling for major U.S. investments in energy infrastructure to support frontier AI development, projecting that the U.S. AI sector will need at least 50GW of electric capacity by 2028. The report proposes two strategic pillars: building large-scale AI training infrastructure on federal lands with accelerated permitting, and broader nationwide AI deployment infrastructure including geothermal, natural gas, and nuclear expansion. Anthropic discloses internal projections that single advanced model training will require 2GW data centers in 2027 and 5GW in 2028, framing the recommendations in the context of competition with China's rapid energy buildout.
Anthropic Responds to White House AI Action Plan, Calls for Transparency Standards and Export Controls
Anthropic published a policy response to the White House's 'Winning the Race: America's AI Action Plan,' endorsing its focus on AI infrastructure, federal adoption, and safety research while urging additional steps on export controls and mandatory AI development transparency standards. The company highlighted alignment between the plan and its prior OSTP submissions, and noted its proactive activation of ASL-3 protections with Claude Opus 4 as evidence that safety and innovation are compatible. Anthropic called for a single national standard for frontier model transparency rather than a state-by-state patchwork, and encouraged continued investment in NIST's CAISI for evaluating frontier models on national security risks including CBRN capabilities.
OpenAI Launches RFP to Strengthen U.S. AI Supply Chain Through Domestic Manufacturing
OpenAI has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) aimed at accelerating domestic manufacturing and scaling AI infrastructure within the United States. The initiative is framed around strengthening the U.S. AI supply chain and creating jobs. This represents OpenAI's direct engagement with domestic industrial policy and infrastructure buildout, aligning with broader national AI competitiveness efforts.