Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, recently made a notable statement, saying that if OpenAI were to fail in the future, he would not want the U.S. government to come to its aid. This view has sparked widespread discussion in the industry and has drawn more attention to the company's future development.
On November 6th, Altman expressed his views on social media, which coincided with previous comments from Sarah Friar, OpenAI's Chief Financial Officer, who had called for government guarantees for the company's infrastructure loans. Friar's proposal aimed to reduce the company's loan costs and support the use of advanced chips, but it also attracted a lot of criticism. David Sacks, a well-known Silicon Valley investor, later stated that the government is unlikely to rescue artificial intelligence companies.
In response to these developments, Altman made a clear statement, saying that OpenAI does not seek or want the government to provide guarantees for the construction of data centers. He believes that the government should not pick winners and losers in the market, and taxpayers should not bear the cost of business failures. He also pointed out that the current discussion about guaranteed loans is mainly focused on the construction of semiconductor factories in the United States and has no direct relation to OpenAI.
Despite the challenges in the external environment, Altman remains confident about OpenAI's future. He expects the company's revenue to reach $20 billion in 2023 and aims to achieve a growth target of tens of billions of dollars by 2030. He emphasized that the prospects for OpenAI in multiple fields are very optimistic, and the company has significant potential for future growth.
Altman's position not only demonstrates his confidence in the company's financial situation but also emphasizes the autonomous responsibility of businesses in market competition. He hopes that companies can face challenges through their own efforts rather than relying on external assistance. His remarks undoubtedly bring new thoughts to the current market environment and remind all parties to pay attention to the responsibilities and innovations of enterprises.
