George Osborne Joins OpenAI
3 days ago
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- Former UK chancellor George Osborne joins OpenAI to lead the 'OpenAI for Countries' program.
- The program aims to help governments enhance their AI capacity and ensure AI systems align with democratic values.
- Osborne will work on expanding partnerships, developing AI infrastructure, and improving public services through AI.
- His decision to join OpenAI follows discussions with CEO Sam Altman and COO Brad Lightcap.
- The announcement comes amid stalled UK-US tech deal negotiations and concerns over an AI market bubble.
- OpenAI for Countries has engaged with over 50 countries to promote responsible AI development.
- Osborne leaves his role at investment bank Evercore to take up this new position.
- The Bank of England warns of a potential correction in tech company valuations fueled by AI sector debt.