Jan 30, 2025 - Politics & Policy

Scoop: Sam Altman to unveil new tech to D.C. power players

Maria Curi

President Trump gestures as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman speaks at the White House last week. — Trump and Altman at the White House last week. Photo: Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images

OpenAI's Sam Altman is making the rounds in D.C. on Thursday in an attempt to show unity with President Trump and announce a new initiative to make sure the government has the most capable AI.

Why it matters: Tech companies see an opportunity in the new Trump administration to shape AI policy.

Driving the news: Altman is in D.C. to give lawmakers, their staff, White House personnel and federal agency officials a first look at new technology, a source familiar told Axios.

Infrastructure investors and advocates will also see the tech before it's released publicly.

Behind the scenes: Altman and OpenAI's Chief Product Officer Kevin Weil will preview new AI capabilities coming in Q1 and focus on how those capabilities will support science, education, health and government services.

This is the second week in a row Altman is in D.C. after attending Trump's inauguration and announcing Stargate — a partnership among companies including OpenAI to invest billions in AI development.

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Scoop: Sam Altman to unveil new tech to D.C. power players

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