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OpenAI linked to Super PAC pushing anti-regulation agenda

OpenAI is facing scrutiny over its alleged involvement with the Leading the Future (LTF) Super PAC, a political advocacy group that has been actively campaigning against candidates who support AI regulation. Despite OpenAI's claims of no responsibility, evidence suggests a connection, including a marketing agency pitching influencers to promote anti-China AI messaging on behalf of Build American AI, a sister organization to LTF. Furthermore, a watchdog group discovered that Build American AI was using AI-generated 'journalists' to smear critics, a practice LTF denied knowledge of, stating the vendor's contract was terminated. AI

IMPACT Raises questions about the ethical and political influence of AI companies in public discourse and policy-making.

RANK_REASON The item discusses allegations and investigative reporting regarding the political activities of an AI company and related PACs, rather than a direct release or research finding.

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OpenAI linked to Super PAC pushing anti-regulation agenda

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  1. LessWrong (AI tag) TIER_1 English(EN) · garrison ·

    OpenAI Says It’s Not Responsible for the Leading the Future Super PAC. But Only Its Employees Seem to Believe That.

    <p><i>This is the full text of a post first published on&nbsp;</i><a href="https://garrisonlovely.substack.com/"><i>Obsolete</i></a><i>, a Substack that I write&nbsp;about the political economy of AI. I’m a&nbsp;</i><a href="https://garrisonlovely.com/"><i>freelance journalist</i…