OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is scheduled to hold a series of meetings in Washington this week with senior Trump administration officials, members of Congress, and economists.
The company is set to unveil its next generation of artificial intelligence models and presses its case for policies aimed at maintaining U.S. leadership in the technology, according to CNBC.
The meetings come as artificial intelligence has become a growing focus in Washington, with policymakers weighing how to encourage innovation while addressing concerns over security, regulation, and international competition.
During the visit, Altman is expected to provide private demonstrations of OpenAI's upcoming family of AI models, which the company says represent a significant advance over existing systems.
According to published reports, the new models are designed to handle increasingly sophisticated assignments, including coordinating multiple AI agents to complete complicated tasks with limited human involvement.
OpenAI also plans to introduce what it calls "knowledge per dollar," a proposed way of measuring how much useful work an AI system can produce relative to its operating cost.
The company said the concept could provide businesses with a clearer benchmark as artificial intelligence becomes more deeply integrated into everyday operations.
The Washington meetings are expected to include discussions about the Trump administration's recently released artificial intelligence action plan and the role government should play in overseeing rapidly evolving AI technology.
Altman has said that the United States should avoid policies that could slow domestic AI development as American companies compete with rivals in China, where increasingly capable open-weight AI models have emerged in recent months.
He is also expected to discuss how the U.S. can maintain its technological edge while developing safeguards for advanced AI systems.
Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., vice chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, is among the lawmakers expected to meet with Altman, according to Politico. Warner's office said the discussion will center on developments in artificial intelligence and related policy issues facing Congress.
The trip comes as OpenAI prepares for what could be one of its most significant product launches since ChatGPT debuted in 2022.
Reports indicate the forthcoming models have demonstrated stronger reasoning abilities than previous versions and are capable of tackling more complex scientific, mathematical, and software engineering problems.
OpenAI has expanded its presence in Washington over the past several years as debates over artificial intelligence have intensified.
Company executives have regularly engaged with lawmakers and administration officials on issues ranging from AI safety and national security to infrastructure and energy needs required to support increasingly powerful computing systems.