When asked if the Trump administration played a role in ChatGPT Gov, Weil said he was in Washington, D.C., for the inauguration and "got to spend a lot of time with folks coming into the new administration." He added that "the focus is on ensuring that the U.S. wins in AI" and that "our interests are very aligned."
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman attended the inauguration alongside other tech CEOs and has recently joined the growing tide of industry leaders publicly pronouncing their admiration for President Donald Trump or donating to his inauguration fund. Altman wrote on X that watching Trump "more carefully recently has really changed my perspective on him," adding that "he will be incredible for the country in many ways."