Last Thursday, Capitol Hill buzzed as AI visionaries took the stand. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Microsoft’s Vice Chair Brad Smith, AMD’s CEO Lisa Su and CoreWeave co-founder Michael Intrator laid out their roadmap for building the next wave of intelligent infrastructure.
A New Era: AI Meets Energy
Altman didn’t hold back. “I believe this will be at least as big as the internet, maybe bigger,” he said. He urged lawmakers to champion the “dual revolutions” of AI and energy production—two forces he believes could transform global society in “incredibly positive ways.”
Chips, Jobs & Global Competition
The conversation spanned chip performance and the evolving job market to questions about human relationships with machines. AMD’s Lisa Su highlighted the need for cutting-edge semiconductors, while Brad Smith stressed responsible deployment. Globally, the race is on—companies are racing rivals from Europe to Chinese competitors to lead the AI frontier.
Policy & Innovation: A Call to Action
All four executives spoke with one voice: streamlined policies and clearer funding pathways are essential to keep the U.S. at the forefront. From research grants to infrastructure investment, they painted a picture of public-private collaboration fueling breakthroughs.
Looking Ahead
As lawmakers digest today’s insights, the stakes are high. The decisions made now could shape how AI integrates into education, health, business and beyond—potentially redefining the next chapter of global progress.
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