OpenAI, in partnership with the US government, unveils a new initiative to support countries in building AI infrastructure using democratic principles, countering authoritarian models.

On Wednesday, OpenAI announced a program to assist nations in developing their own AI infrastructures, with the government of the US serving as a project partner. The San Francisco tech company, which is up against Chinese rival DeepSeek, has decided to integrate its technology into national AI platforms across the globe.

Silicon Valley has been rocked by DeepSeek's ability to provide potent AI models at a reduced cost, and requests for US big tech to maintain its hegemony over the developing technology have increased. "It is now clear to everyone that this kind of infrastructure will be the cornerstone for future economic growth and national progress," OpenAI wrote in a blog post.

They must now take action to assist nations worldwide who would rather develop on democratic AI rails and offer a convincing substitute for authoritarian AI that would use it to bolster its hold on power.

US President Donald Trump announced a Stargate effort to spend up to $500 billion on AI technology in the US, which served as the impetus for the launch of the OpenAI for Countries program. According to OpenAI, they have received requests for assistance in developing comparable AI infrastructure from other nations.

According to the tech company, OpenAI will work with the US government to assist nations in developing data centers and offering localized versions of its ChatGPT AI that are suited for their languages and cultures to enhance public services, healthcare, and education.