OpenAI, Microsoft, AMD CEOs Urge Senate to Reform AI Permitting, Expand Data Access, and Modernize Energy Infrastructure

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Updated May 9, 2025, 07:22 PM

Top executives from leading U.S. artificial intelligence companies, including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Microsoft Vice Chair Brad Smith, and AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su, testified before the Senate Commerce Committee on May 8, 2025. They urged lawmakers to streamline federal permitting processes for AI-related energy needs and to expand access to government data sets for AI training. The executives emphasized the need for modernizing energy infrastructure, increasing exports, and improving public-private partnerships to maintain the United States' competitive edge against China in the global AI race. Altman notably reversed his previous stance on AI regulation, warning that requiring government approval to release AI technologies could be detrimental to U.S. innovation. The testimony highlighted the rapid pace of AI advancements and the importance of adopting smarter policies to support continued growth and leadership in the AI sector. Additionally, concerns were raised about the fragmented regulatory environment at the state level, with over 550 AI-related bills in 2025 creating compliance challenges and threatening U.S. competitiveness. Microsoft also underscored the importance of ongoing congressional support for quantum research to sustain technological leadership. The hearing reflected a consensus among industry leaders and lawmakers on the transformative potential of AI for global business and culture, while calling for balanced regulation that fosters innovation without stifling progress.

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Center for Data Innovation

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States are flooding the AI landscape with conflicting rules—550+ bills in 2025 alone—creating a chaotic patchwork that stifles innovation, raises compliance costs, and threatens U.S. competitiveness. It’s time for Congress to step in. 🧵

House Science Committee

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On Wednesday, Dr. Charles Tahan from @Microsoft highlighted the need for ongoing congressional support for quantum research, development, and technology to maintain our competitiveness and uphold global leadership. https://t.co/c2k4MxwT71

Dr. Naomi Wolf. 8 NYT Bestsellers. DPhil, Poetry.

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Washington Post: "AI execs used to beg for regulation. Not anymore." "Sam Altman warns Congress that regulating AI could cripple U.S. innovation—marking a sharp reversal from his previous call for strict oversight." https://t.co/xPzZOdJ0Bb