Asianfin--Senior officials from the Biden administration held a meeting on Thursday with executives from leading AI companies, including OpenAI, Nvidia, and Microsoft, to discuss the future of artificial intelligence. The discussion centered on the establishment of data centers in the U.S. and the necessary infrastructure for advancing AI technology. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre highlighted that the meeting aimed to enhance public-private collaboration and address the industry's needs for workforce development and permitting. Given the sector's reliance on consistent power supply, utility companies Exelon and AES also participated to address power grid requirements. The rise of AI presents both opportunities and challenges. While AI-generated text, images, audio, and video have the potential to boost economic productivity, they may also displace some workers. Additionally, AI could serve as both a national security asset and a potential threat. In October, US President Joe Biden signed an executive order to guide the development of AI technology, focusing on protections such as watermarking AI-generated content and addressing consumer rights issues.