OpenAI calls on U.S. to build 100 gigawatts of additional power-generating capacity per year, increase equivalent to 100 nuclear reactors yearly — says electricity is a 'strategic asset' in AI race against China

OpenAI is urging the US to invest in building 100 gigawatts of additional power-generating capacity per year to compete with China in the AI race. OpenAI emphasizes the importance of electricity as a strategic asset and warns of the risk of falling behind in AI development due to an "electron gap." The organization has submitted recommendations to the White House to strengthen the industrial base, modernize regulations, and promote AI adoption. Despite the focus on AI advancement, there is little mention of how the US plans to address its lagging energy infrastructure compared to China's rapid expansion, particularly in solar energy.