
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has announced his intention to donate $1 million to President-Elect Donald Trump's inauguration fund, aligning with other tech companies and executives seeking to strengthen ties with the incoming administration. This move was confirmed by a spokesperson for OpenAI, following similar contributions from Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, as well as Amazon, each pledging $1 million.
In a statement, Altman expressed his support for President Trump's vision for advancing artificial intelligence in the United States, stating, 'President Trump will lead our country into the age of AI, and I am eager to support his efforts to ensure America stays ahead.'