OpenAI Executive Proposes 'New Deal' Style Policy Framework for AI Ahead of 2028 Election
OpenAI’s Chief Global Affairs Officer, Chris Lehane, has released an essay advocating for a new federal policy framework to manage the economic impact of artificial intelligence. Comparing the current technological shift to Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal, Lehane urges policymakers to move beyond anti-AI sentiment and instead develop a 'third path' that addresses worker protections, education, AI safety, and data center development. The proposal marks a strategic pivot for OpenAI from its previous focus on deregulation toward engaging with broader social concerns like job displacement and infrastructure. However, critics from the AI Now Institute argue that Lehane’s vision is self-serving, noting that his suggestions—such as tax incentives for AI skill acquisition—prioritize mass AI adoption over binding accountability or protections against corporate wealth concentration.
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