OpenAI, the multibillion-dollar artificial intelligence startup, is rapidly expanding its lobbying department in anticipation of increased regulatory oversight in the AI industry. The company aims to have 50 members on its global affairs team by the end of the year, a significant increase from the three members it had at the start of 2023. This move is seen as a strategic effort to shape AI legislation and policy globally, with a focus on ensuring that artificial general intelligence (AGI) benefits humanity as a whole. OpenAI’s vice president of government affairs, Anna Makanju, emphasized that the company’s goal is not to maximize profits, but to ensure that AGI is developed and used responsibly. The company’s global affairs department is its most international unit, with workers in countries where AI legislation is most advanced, including Belgium, Ireland, Singapore, Brazil, and the United States. While OpenAI still lags behind its rivals in terms of lobbying efforts, its expansion is a clear indication of its commitment to influencing AI policy and regulation.
OpenAI Boosts Lobbying Efforts Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
OpenAI aims to have 50 members on its global affairs team by year’s end, up from three at the start of 2023 and 35 currently.
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