OpenAI on Tuesday appointed Adebayo Ogunlesi, CEO of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), to its board.
Ogunlesi will work to strengthen the company’s infrastructure needs for artificial intelligence development.
GIP, managing assets worth over $100 billion, holds investments in Gatwick Airport and offshore wind projects.
AI development demands large-scale computational resources like specialized data centers, which connect thousands of chips to support advancements.
In 2025, major tech companies are expected to invest over $200 billion in infrastructure, doubling the amount spent in 2021.
OpenAI has called on the U.S. government to create policies to maintain a competitive edge against China.
Without action, an estimated $175 billion in global AI funding could shift to China-backed projects, boosting its influence in AI.
Ogunlesi’s experience is expected to assist OpenAI in managing global competition, addressing infrastructure challenges, and maintaining leadership in AI.
