A Wired report details that OpenAI co-founder and President Greg Brockman has made significant political donations, including $10 million to a super PAC supporting Donald Trump. Brockman, who has also donated to Democratic causes, frames his contributions as non-partisan investments aimed at ensuring beneficial outcomes for humanity from advanced artificial intelligence. The article explores the …
A Wired report details that OpenAI co-founder and President Greg Brockman has made significant political donations, including $10 million to a super PAC supporting Donald Trump. Brockman, who has also donated to Democratic causes, frames his contributions as non-partisan investments aimed at ensuring beneficial outcomes for humanity from advanced artificial intelligence. The article explores the complex motivations behind such donations from tech leaders, noting they often cite existential risks from AI as a primary concern that transcends traditional political divides. Critics, however, question whether these substantial funds could influence policy and regulatory discussions around AI development. The full article can be read at https://www.wired.com/story/openai-president-greg-brockman-political-donations-trump-humanity/
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