OpenAI’s global influence operation doesn’t run on robots.
That’s why the ChatGPT maker is expanding its people-powered lobbying, policy, and messaging teams, as it works to shape government rules for artificial intelligence, and to win converts for its tools from Capitol Hill to far-flung foreign countries.
The growing OpenAI team soon will include new lobbyists as well as a big name in tech policy, business strategy, and political messaging, Chris Lehane, who joined this week.
The artificial intelligence player boosted its footprint on Capitol Hill by 30% early this year, disclosing $340,000 on federal lobbying in the first quarter, according ...