OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is in Washington, D.C. for a week of meetings focused on artificial intelligence policy. Multiple outlets report that Altman is scheduled to meet with lawmakers on Capitol Hill and with White House officials, including officials tied to President Donald Trump’s recent executive order on government AI testing. The visit follows Trump’s AI-focused order, which Altman has publicly supported, according to reporting referenced by CNBC.
Several sources describe Altman’s aim as shaping how the federal government and the private sector collaborate on AI oversight and testing. Bloomberg reports he plans to share ideas for public-private collaboration and to discuss a framework involving how AI-related financial benefits could be delivered to consumers.
CBS News reports that Altman also meets with lawmakers from both parties amid debates over proposals that would require developers to obtain government approval before releasing new AI models. CNBC additionally reports that discussions between Altman and the Trump administration include the possibility of a government stake in OpenAI.
Altman’s meetings are framed as part of broader efforts to influence emerging federal AI regulations and oversight approaches.
