OpenAI Seeks Faster Permitting and Material Reserves

[cryptoenthusiast]

In its letter, OpenAI also called for faster permitting for AI infrastructure projects and the creation of a strategic reserve of materials like copper and rare earth minerals needed to build data centers.
The company said these steps would “de-risk early investment” and help the U.S. stay competitive in the global AI race.

[Abdul Khan]

AI growth now depends on hardware logistics as much as algorithms.

[alex10]

Chip supply is the new oil — whoever controls it leads the AI race.