OpenAI presents AI infrastructure blueprint to surpass China and boost economy under incoming Trump administration.

The Trump administration and Congress should consider OpenAI's "blueprint" for AI infrastructure, which the company believes will help the US maintain its lead in the field over competitors like China.

On Wednesday, during an event hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), the company's Vice President of Global Affairs, Chris Lehane, unveiled the "Infrastructure Blueprint for the U.S."

According to OpenAI, investments in AI will result in thousands of skilled-trade jobs, increased productivity and GDP, a modernized power grid with nuclear energy, advanced semiconductor manufacturing facilities, and a new wave of AI-powered businesses and entrepreneurship.

These potential investments are being presented as a better option than China-supported projects, which are seen as a way to restrict citizens' access to AI, tighten government control over the population, and increase global influence.

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The U.S. and its allies can accelerate the development of AI infrastructure with the help of five initiatives proposed by OpenAI.

The company is advocating for state and federal governments to offer incentives that expedite the approval of AI infrastructure, enabling the completion of new solar arrays, wind farms, and nuclear reactors. Additionally, OpenAI suggests that states could include a provision in their subsidies that ensures a portion of the compute is made accessible to public universities.

The National Transmission Highway Act: OpenAI is advocating for a program that would provide funding for the construction of stand-up transmission infrastructure specifically designed for AI, including electrical power on an AI-optimized transmission grid, high-bandwidth data communications, and pipelines for other energy sources necessary to create a nationwide "AI highway."

The U.S. government can encourage private sector funding for high-cost energy infrastructure projects by committing to purchasing energy and other means that lower credit risk. Additionally, the government could direct funding to local training programs that prepare Americans for AI jobs, such as data center management and operations. OpenAI suggests that existing state-sponsored 529 educational savings accounts could be altered to allow investments in coding boot camps, HVAC technician training, and electrical training.

The company proposes a compact among Western Hemisphere countries to simplify access to capital, supply chains, and talent. They envision that, in the future, the collaboration of resources and information could rival the People's Republic of China's AI infrastructure alliances.

The US nuclear Navy's expertise can be leveraged by OpenAI to construct civilian Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and revive the American nuclear power industry, which will drive the country's reindustrialization.

The utilization of AI presents a significant opportunity to revitalize the American Dream and secure the nation's national security by promoting democratic values, individual choice, and benefiting the greatest number of people possible.

While leaders in the House and Senate agree that educating lawmakers on AI is crucial, they have differed on how to achieve this goal. Despite these differences, those close to the burgeoning AI industry are dismayed by the slow progress Congress is making in addressing the technology.

Still, the shutdown of nuclear reactors continues to outpace new construction.

In his interview with Joe Rogan prior to the election, Donald Trump expressed a skeptical viewpoint on nuclear energy.

"He stated that there is a slight risk associated with nuclear power. He added, 'We've had some really terrible nuclear incidents in the past.'"

Despite the collapse of two proposed reactor projects under his administration, Trump highlighted France as a model for investing in nuclear energy and achieving efficiency.

""France has a largely nuclear energy infrastructure, with small, compact plants that can be easily expanded," Trump said."