TENCENT(00700) 36氪·2024-02-18 08:17Group 1 - OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is seeking U.S. government support for a large-scale joint venture aimed at boosting global AI chip production [1][2] - The plan has raised concerns among U.S. regulators regarding national security and antitrust issues [1][2] - Altman has met with potential investors and partners from the U.S., Middle East, and Asia, emphasizing the need for Washington's approval to proceed [1][2] Group 2 - Altman aims to raise billions of dollars to significantly enhance the production capacity of advanced computing chips [1][2] - Major chip manufacturers like TSMC, Intel, and Samsung are potential partners for this initiative [1][2] - The project may face scrutiny from the U.S. Treasury and could conflict with the Commerce Department's policies on chip exports to the Middle East [2][3] Group 3 - The Biden administration has intensified scrutiny of interlocking directorates, which could impact Altman's plans if the new company competes directly with OpenAI [3] - Altman is considering incorporating green energy into the project, which may increase costs and complexity [2][3] - The initiative could pose new challenges for the U.S. Commerce Department, especially in light of the $100 billion semiconductor subsidies from the 2022 CHIPS Act [2][3]