OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has been seeking US Government approval to raise billions of dollars to boost global manufacturing of AI chips.
Altman is looking to get the country on board to raise billions of dollars to increase the world’s supply of AI chips.
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According to sources familiar with the matter, the ChatGPT-maker CEO said he wanted to work collaboratively with the US Government on timing and structure for the venture.
MGX, Abu Dhabi’s state-backed investment company, is reportedly in early-stage discussions to invest in OpenAI’s new chip venture.
The technology investment company, founded by AI company G42 and Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala, was launched last week.
As well as the Middle East, Altman has been meeting with potential investors in the US and Asia.
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In the GenAI space, revenues are expected to grow from $1.8bn in 2022 to $33bn in 2027, a CAGR of 80%.
