OpenAI president and co-founder Greg Brockman says he will not make a second planned $25 million donation to the pro–artificial intelligence super PAC Leading the Future. According to reports, Brockman had previously donated $25 million and had pledged to give another $25 million, but he later decided to step back.
The New York Times reports that Brockman told colleagues internally that the super PAC had become a “distraction” for the company. Forbes also describes earlier giving by Brockman and his wife Anna and notes that the second donation was made subject to backlash. The Wall Street Journal adds that Brockman faces internal criticism from employees who favor stronger AI regulation, framing the decision as influenced by employee reaction to the political effort.
