Sam Altman said he talks with someone in government every few days. Kent NishimuraSam Altman said he talks to someone in the government every few days.The OpenAI CEO sat down with Oprah Winfrey to discuss the future of artificial intelligence.Altman cited the need for a good working relationship between AI companies and the US government.OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said he regularly communicates and works with the US government.The billionaire discussed his working relationship with Washington, DC, in a primetime interview with Oprah Winfrey on Thursday."I personally probably have a conversation with someone in the government every few days," Altman told Winfrey.Winfrey's special, "AI and the Future of US," aired on ABC this week and seeks to demystify the ever-evolving technology.