OpenAI asks U.S. to expand CHIPS Act tax credit to cover AI infrastructure despite firm's denial wanting a government 'backstop' for its massive loans

OpenAI has requested the U.S. government to expand the CHIPS Act tax credit to support the development of AI infrastructure, including servers and data centers. The company argues that this expansion would lower costs, accelerate deployment, and strengthen supply chains. OpenAI's proposal includes incentives for the production of AI servers and data centers, as well as support for critical components like transformers and transmission lines. The request aligns with the industry's efforts to secure resources for large-scale AI projects, with OpenAI's CEO highlighting the need for significant new generation capacity to support AI growth. Despite previous reports, OpenAI clarified that it sought guarantees from semiconductor partners, not direct subsidies, and the policy filing aims to benefit U.S. AI infrastructure broadly.