OpenAI launches democratic oversight initiative, funds policy projects
OpenAI announced an initiative to strengthen democratic oversight of AI in national security, providing tools, training, and expertise to government institutions. It also funded 14 independent projects exploring AI policy ideas for economic opportunity and societal resilience, and joined the PORTS-Pike project to support community investment and jobs in Southern Ohio.
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