币界网报道:OpenAI CEO Sam Altman sparked controversy by suggesting the U.S. should celebrate "AI Independence Day" on July 4, drawing criticism from New York Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani. Altman argued that AI development represents a new era of technological sovereignty, while Mamdani called the proposal "tone-deaf" given current economic inequalities. The debate highlights growing tensions between Silicon Valley's AI ambitions and public concerns about job displacement. OpenAI has recently faced scrutiny over its governance structure and rapid commercialization of AI tools. The company maintains its mission remains aligned with beneficial AI development for humanity.