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Former UK Chancellor George Osborne Joins OpenAI for Nations

12/17/2025

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George Osborne, former UK Chancellor, has joined OpenAI to lead the OpenAI for Countries initiative, focusing on AI adoption by national governments.
He will be based in London and plans to build AI infrastructure partnerships, leveraging agreements with Argentina and South Korea.
Osborne emphasized responsible AI development amid controversies surrounding OpenAI's chatbots.
Chris Lehane, OpenAI's chief global affairs officer, said the appointment reflects AI as infrastructure shaping economics and geopolitics.

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George Osborne, former UK Chancellor, has joined OpenAI to lead the OpenAI for Countries initiative, focusing on AI adoption by national governments.
He will be based in London and plans to build AI infrastructure partnerships, leveraging agreements with Argentina and South Korea.
Osborne emphasized responsible AI development amid controversies surrounding OpenAI's chatbots.
Chris Lehane, OpenAI's chief global affairs officer, said the appointment reflects AI as infrastructure shaping economics and geopolitics.