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The Trump administration fell a decree by former president Joe Biden who created rules concerning the development and deployment of AI. Since then, the government has decreased from the regulation of technology.
In an audience of more than three hours at the Senate Commerce, Science and Transport Committee, managers like the CEO of Openai Sam Altman, the CEO of AMD Lisa SU, the co-founder and CEO of Coreweave, Michael Intrator and the Vice-President of AI and Microsoft, urged political decision-makers to relieve the process of building the process of building the process of the construction process infrastructure.
Managers have told political decision -makers that license acceleration could make the construction of new data centers, power plants to energize data centers and even crucial flea manufacturers to strengthen the AI technology stack and keep the competitive country against China. They also talked about the need for more qualified workers such as electricians, to soften the immigration of software talents and to encourage “dissemination of AI” or the adoption of generative AI models in the United States and in the world.
Altman, the costs of visiting the Stargate project of $ 500 billion in the company in Texas, told senators that the United States led the IA charge, but that it needs more infrastructure such as power plants to supply its next phase.
“I believe that the next decade will concern abundant intelligence and abundant energy. Ensuring that America leads in both, that we are able to infract these double revolutions that will change the world that we live in an incredibly positive way is essential,” said Altman.
The hearing came as the Trump administration determines the extent of government influence in AI space. Senator Ted Cruz of Texas, chairman of the committee, said that he had proposed to create a regulatory sand tank of AI.
Microsoft Smith said in his written testimony that US IA companies should continue to innovate because “it is a race that no business or country can gain in itself.”
Support the AI technical battery
Microsoft Smith has set up the AI Tech battery, which, according to him, shows how important each segment is important for innovation.
“We are all in the same way. If the United States will succeed in carrying out the world in AI, it requires an infrastructure, it requires success at the level of the platform, it obliges people who create applications, “said Smith.
He added: “Innovation will go faster with more infrastructure, faster permits and more electricians.”
AMD’s SU has reiterated that “maintaining our advance actually requires excellence with each layer of the battery”.
“I think that open ecosystems are really the cornerstone of American leadership, and this allows ideas to come from everywhere and each part of the innovation sector,” said Su. “This reduces obstacles to entry and strengthening security as well as the creation of a competitive market for ideas.”
AI models need more and more GPU for training, the need to improve flea production, create more data centers and find ways to feed them has become even more critical. Chips and science ACT, a Biden era law, was supposed to revive the production of semiconductors in the United States, but locally making the chips necessary to fuel the most powerful models in the world is slow and expensive.
In recent months, companies like Cerebras have announced its intention to create more data centers to help treat the training and inference of the model.
A rupture of current policies
The majority of the Senate of Republican decision -makers clearly indicated during the hearing that the Trump administration would prefer not to regulate the development of AI, preferring an approach without intervention focused on the market. This administration has also been pressure for more focused on the United States, demanding companies use American products and create more American jobs.
However, leaders have noted that for American AI to remain competitive, companies need access to international talents and, more importantly, clear export policies so that the models manufactured in the United States can be attractive for other countries.
“We need faster adoption, what people call the dissemination of AI. The ability to put AI to work in all parts of the American economy to stimulate productivity, to stimulate economic growth, to allow people to innovate in their work, “said Smith. “If America will direct the world, we have to connect with the world. Our world leadership is based on our ability to serve the world with the right approach and on our ability to maintain the confidence of the rest of the world. ”
He added that the removal of quantitative ceilings for level two countries is essential because these policies “sent a message to 120 nations which could not count on us to provide the AI they want and need”.
Altman noted: “There will be large chips and models formed in the world”, reiterating the main position of American companies in space.
There are good news in the distribution of the AI, because while the hearing was underway, the trade department announced that it modified the rules of the Biden administration which limited countries which could receive fleas manufactured by American companies. The rule was to take effect on May 15.
Although the leaders have declared that government standards would be useful, they have criticized any decision of the versions of the “pre-approved” model, similar to the EU.
Open ecosystem
Generative AI occupies a limited space in technological regulations. On the one hand, the comparative lack of rules has enabled companies like OpenAi to develop technology without much fear of the repercussions. On the other hand, AI, like the Internet and social media before, affects the lives of people professionally and personally.
In some respects, leaders have moved away from how the Trump administration has positioned American growth. The audience has shown that if IA companies want government support to accelerate the process of expanding AI infrastructure, they must also be more open to the rest of the world. This requires a talent from abroad. He must sell products and platforms to other countries.
Social media comments varied, some stressing that leaders, in particular Altman, had different opinions on the regulations before.
2023 Sam Altman: told Congress that a new agency should be created to demand licenses for powerful AI models
2025 Sam Altman: said to Congress which requires licenses for powerful AI models would be “disastrous”
– Tom Simonite (@tsimonite) May 8, 2025
AI managers set up for regulations. No more. https://t.co/hcdfsj2lcj
– Daniel Patrick Forrester (@DPForesRester) May 9, 2025
Others have noted that other countries could see where their own AI policies have failed.
It is very long and partially boring. But if you work in a European country or in the EU, it should be a must.
Audience of the Senate on AI with Sam Altman, CEO of AMD, President Microsoft and founder of Coreweave.
A great recurring theme: “How to ensure failures …
– Jo Bhakdi (@jobhakdi) May 8, 2025
