No "New Deal" for OpenAI

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OpenAI published a policy brief 'Industrial Policy for the Intelligence Age' as a response to growing bipartisan resistance against AI industry in America.
The brief invokes New Deal metaphors incorrectly, ignoring its historical context rooted in industrial violence and labor struggle.
The proposals echo existing failed bills, lacking concrete commitments, funding, or legislative engagement.
OpenAI suggests policy outcomes like public wealth funds, shorter workweeks, and portable benefits but avoids liberal political means.
Opposition to AI infrastructure is growing, with state-level legislative actions and community protests blocking data centers.
The document lacks a theory of action or sacrifice, offering only workshops, fellowships, and API credits instead of real value transfer.
The AI industry's relationship with government has shifted, with companies now approaching negotiations as if they have leverage.

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