OpenAI Circulates AI Policy Memo to Potential 2028 U.S. Presidential Candidates, Demanding Comprehensive AI Governance Proposals
Chris Lehane, OpenAI's chief lobbyist, circulated a memo to about six potential 2028 U.S. presidential candidates, urging them to present comprehensive AI governance proposals rather than focusing solely on hot-button campaign issues. The memo warned that opposing data center construction could allow China to surpass the U.S. in AI, drawing a parallel to the 2002 vote on the Iraq War.
OpenAI distributed an AI policy memorandum to potential 2028 U.S. presidential candidates, requesting comprehensive AI governance proposals.
Chris Lehane, OpenAI's chief lobbyist, circulated a memorandum to about six potential 2028 U.S. presidential candidates, asking them to present full AI governance platforms rather than focusing solely on hot-button campaign issues. OpenAI declined to comment.
The memorandum warned that opposing the construction of data centers could allow China to surpass the United States in AI, drawing a parallel to the 2002 vote on the Iraq War. It advocated for a third path between unregulated development and entrusting the technology to "self-appointed elites."
Source: Politico (https://www.politico.com/news/2026/11/02/openai-is-already-pitching-2028-hopefuls-on-how-to-talk-about-ai-01144821)