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California Initiative Aims to Curb OpenAI's Power

12/2/2025

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  • A coalition seeks to limit OpenAI's influence via a California ballot initiative, renewing scrutiny of Sam Altman (CEO of OpenAI).
  • The California Charitable Assets Protection Act, filed with the attorney general, would create an oversight board.
  • The board would review and potentially reverse conversions of California nonprofits involved in scientific and technological research since January 2024.
  • Although OpenAI is not explicitly named, the initiative targets its recent changes.