Behind the Curtain: OpenAI's post-election power play
Right after Tuesday's midterms, OpenAI will unleash a policy and PR blitz to try to get in sync with the new Washington, including an effort to rebrand data centers as "AI compute campuses." Why it matters: After two years of a friendly White House, AI companies will face a harsher Washington after Tuesday, when Democrats will likely win the House. OpenAI also aims to help frame the AI debate for…
After the U.S. midterms, OpenAI plans to launch a series of policy and PR initiatives to align with the new Washington and rebrand data centers as "AI compute campuses". The Democratic Party's likely control of the House could bring increased scrutiny and regulatory pressure on AI companies. OpenAI's chief global affairs officer, Chris Lehane, aims to shape the AI debate for the 2028 presidential candidates, who will start forming a field in early 2023.
The company has been preparing policy proposals since August, to be unveiled during the lame-duck session of Congress, which runs from Election Day to January 3. Lehane emphasizes the importance of giving humans control over AI, proposing "speed limits" for powerful AI systems and advocating for community compacts to ensure data centers benefit local communities.
OpenAI also aims to promote economic opportunities through AI, international cooperation, and addressing public anxiety about the technology.
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