OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Engages with U.S. Politicians on AI Policy
OpenAI CEO Altman to meet with politicians, officials in D.C.

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Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, is set to meet with U.S. lawmakers and officials in Washington, D.C., following President Trump's executive order on AI model testing. Altman supports the order, emphasizing the need for safe AI development and broader public involvement in AI policy discussions.
- 01Sam Altman will meet with key figures including House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries.
- 02President Trump signed an executive order requiring AI companies to provide models for government testing before public release.
- 03Altman expressed that the executive order strikes a proper balance for AI safety and development.
- 04Senator Bernie Sanders emphasized the importance of public involvement in AI discussions, critiquing the influence of wealthy individuals.
- 05OpenAI stated it has not engaged in political donations or campaigns, advocating for transparency in AI policy advocacy.
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Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, is scheduled to meet with U.S. lawmakers and officials in Washington, D.C., on June 3, following President Donald Trump's executive order aimed at regulating artificial intelligence (AI) models. The order mandates that AI companies, including OpenAI, voluntarily submit their models for government testing for up to 30 days before public release. Altman praised the order as achieving the right balance in AI safety and innovation. During his visit, Altman is expected to engage with prominent lawmakers, including House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries, as well as Senator Bernie Sanders, who has previously voiced concerns about AI's impact on jobs. Sanders highlighted the necessity of involving a broader segment of society in shaping AI's future, rather than allowing a few wealthy individuals to dominate the conversation. OpenAI also clarified its stance on political contributions, asserting that it has not participated in political campaigns and believes AI policy should transcend partisan politics.
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The discussions could influence future regulations and policies surrounding AI technology, affecting businesses and workers in the tech sector.
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