[OpenAI CFO Clarifies 'Government Backstop' Remarks, States No Request for Infrastructure Investment Guarantee] OpenAI Chief Financial Officer Sarah Friar clarified earlier comments today in a LinkedIn post, stating that OpenAI has not sought a 'backstop' from the U.S. government for its infrastructure investments. She explained that her use of the term 'backstop' caused misunderstanding, and her actual intention was to emphasize that the advancement of U.S. industrial technology capabilities requires joint efforts from both the government and the private sector. She also noted that the U.S. government has fully recognized the importance of AI as a national strategic asset and has demonstrated foresight in its policies.