OpenAI’s response to the Department of Energy on AI infrastructure

OpenAI urged the DOE to speed up permitting, clarify lease terms, and offer investment incentives for AI infrastructure on federal land.

The company said building AI supercomputer hubs and related energy infrastructure would support U.S. science, security, and economic growth.

OpenAI highlighted partnerships with national labs, including Los Alamos, as a way to scale compute capacity through public-private collaboration.

The response reflects how major AI firms are pressing for faster approvals and government support to expand U.S. AI infrastructure.