OpenAI’s Chief Executive Officer, Sam Altman, has pledged $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration fund, Fox News reported citing sources. Altman’s contribution aligns with donations from other tech industry leaders, aiming to support the incoming administration’s efforts in maintaining America’s leading position in artificial intelligence (AI).
In a statement, Altman expressed his anticipation for the country’s future under President Trump’s leadership in the AI sector. “President Trump will lead our country into the age of AI, and I am eager to support his efforts to ensure America stays ahead,” he remarked.
This financial commitment is made from Altman’s personal funds rather than through OpenAI, the AI research organization he leads. The move mirrors similar $1 million donations from Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), led by Mark Zuckerberg, and Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), under Jeff Bezos, which were announced recently. These contributions by prominent figures in the technology industry are seen as steps to foster positive relations with President Trump as he prepares to take office.
Tech giant Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) has invested heavily in OpenAI.
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