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OpenAI Co-Founder Donates $50M to Trump and AI Initiatives

2/13/2026

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Greg Brockman, OpenAI cofounder, donated $50 million in 2025 to back U.S. President Donald Trump and AI policy.
Contributions include $25 million to a pro-Trump super PAC and $25 million to a group described as nonpartisan promoting AI.
A poll finds 53% of Americans believe AI harms creativity.
In a Wired interview, Brockman declined to comment on two fatal shootings by federal agents in Minnesota and said AI could unite.

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Greg Brockman, OpenAI cofounder, donated $50 million in 2025 to back U.S. President Donald Trump and AI policy.
Contributions include $25 million to a pro-Trump super PAC and $25 million to a group described as nonpartisan promoting AI.
A poll finds 53% of Americans believe AI harms creativity.
In a Wired interview, Brockman declined to comment on two fatal shootings by federal agents in Minnesota and said AI could unite.