'Stop with the manifestos', OpenAI's former communications director says
Hannah Wong, a former communications lead at OpenAI , says technology executives need to stop writing manifestos and start telling stories about how their products will help people. Ms Wong made the comments during an event organised by Clipbook, a media intelligence platform. The roundtable discussion focused on communications in the age of AI . "Companies need to do more showing and less…
Hannah Wong, OpenAI's former communications head, argues that technology leaders should stop writing manifestos and start sharing stories about how their products can benefit people. She made these remarks during a Clipbook event focusing on AI communications. Wong believes companies should focus more on demonstrating rather than merely stating.
She criticized companies for producing lengthy essays, often referred to as manifestos, which can come across as insincere. Wong pointed out that while executives may claim AI can create opportunities for everyone, their actions, such as laying off workers, may contradict this message and erode trust. She also noted that many tech firms lack a strong presence in community outreach and influencer engagement, which are crucial for building trust.
Wong contrasted Airbnb and Nvidia's success in connecting with audiences with others, citing their authentic approaches. She praised Brian Chesky, Airbnb's CEO, and Jensen Huang, Nvidia's CEO, for their storytelling abilities and their ability to illustrate positive societal impacts of AI.
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