Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, discusses the strategic choice facing the world regarding the control of AI's future. He emphasizes the need for a US-led global coalition to promote a democratic vision for AI, opposing an authoritarian approach which could consolidate power and restrict technology's benefits. Altman proposes strategies to ensure the US retains its lead in AI, highlighting the threat posed by authoritarian regimes and the need for robust security, infrastructure investment, commercial diplomacy, and international cooperation.