U.S. Tech Leaders Advocate for Reduced AI Regulations at Senate Hearing

Top executives from leading American tech companies OpenAI, Microsoft, and AMD presented their strategies to remain competitive with China in AI at a U.S. Senate hearing. They emphasized that regulatory flexibility is essential for the U.S. to maintain a competitive edge in artificial intelligence development.

The hearing, overseen by the Senate Commerce Committee and chaired by Republican Senator Ted Cruz, focused on lowering regulatory barriers. Industry leaders stressed that supporting AI reflects democratic values and is crucial for national interest, particularly after China's Deepseek launched an affordable and high-quality AI model last year.

Sam Altman, OpenAI's CEO, highlighted the driver role of upcoming technological advancements and investments. Lisa Su of AMD and Brad Smith of Microsoft echoed the sentiment, advocating for support across the AI ecosystem and global partnerships to sustain U.S. leadership in innovation against rising Chinese competition.

(With inputs from agencies.)