OpenAI Billionaire Won’t Make Pledged $25 Million Donation To Pro-AI Super PAC After Backlash
Brockman cited the donation as a distraction after backlash grew over AI money in politics, as super PACs tied to the industry spent $52.6 million.
- OpenAI President Greg Brockman has halted further donations to Leading the Future, a super PAC backing pro-AI congressional candidates. Brockman originally pledged $50 million but will not provide the remaining $25 million after facing intense criticism.
- Leading the Future formed last year to elect candidates who support favorable AI regulation and oppose stricter oversight. Backed by industry figures including Andreessen Horowitz, the super PAC has raised tens of millions to influence midterm election primaries.
- Internal fractures formed as staff criticized the donation as an attempt to block AI regulation, viewing the association as a liability. Brockman wrote in a Slack message that the super PAC "keeps reflecting on the company and become so much of a distraction for people here."
- Representative Greg Casar urged Democrats to reject AI industry campaign cash, stating "the pressure is working." Consumer advocacy groups like Public Citizen argue tech executives have used massive spending to buy influence at the regulatory table.
- Despite severing ties with the super PAC, OpenAI remains active in policy discussions. According to an Axios report on Monday, the company is backing the American Infrastructure Alliance to partner with local politicians on data center standards.
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