OpenAI Names Political Veteran Chris Lehane as Head of Global Policy

Amid funding speculation, OpenAI has appointed Chris Lehane as its vice president of global policy. Lehane, a political veteran, previously held a similar role at Airbnb and served in the Clinton White House. OpenAI has been vocal about the potential dangers of its artificial intelligence technologies and faces pressure to ensure they don’t cause harm. Lehane’s appointment is expected to help the company navigate social and political challenges. He declined to comment on his new role.