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OpenAI Seeks Investigation of AI Ballot Measure Proponent

2/25/2026

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OpenAI has asked California's Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) to investigate Alexander Oldham for filing two AI-related ballot measures.
OpenAI argues these measures may impose regulatory burdens and questions Oldham's motives due to his connections to individuals in a legal dispute with the company.
Alexander Oldham denies any ties to these individuals or the nonprofit Coalition for AI Nonprofit Integrity (CANI), which OpenAI claims obscures funding.
The FPPC previously dismissed a similar complaint against CANI.
Oldham states he developed the measures independently to encourage discussion on AI regulation.

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OpenAI has asked California's Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) to investigate Alexander Oldham for filing two AI-related ballot measures.
OpenAI argues these measures may impose regulatory burdens and questions Oldham's motives due to his connections to individuals in a legal dispute with the company.
Alexander Oldham denies any ties to these individuals or the nonprofit Coalition for AI Nonprofit Integrity (CANI), which OpenAI claims obscures funding.
The FPPC previously dismissed a similar complaint against CANI.
Oldham states he developed the measures independently to encourage discussion on AI regulation.