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California Man Withdraws AI Ballot Measures Amid Controversy

2/28/2026

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Alexander Oldham, a California man, has withdrawn AI-related ballot measures intended to regulate major AI firms after OpenAI requested an investigation into his motives.
OpenAI's complaint highlighted Oldham's connections to Anthropic employee Zoe Blumenfeld and businessman Guy Ravine, who is in dispute with OpenAI.
Experts cautioned that the measures could disproportionately affect OpenAI.
Oldham and both Anthropic and Ravine denied any involvement, while OpenAI's attorney called for transparency about the measures' funding and motivations.

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Alexander Oldham, a California man, has withdrawn AI-related ballot measures intended to regulate major AI firms after OpenAI requested an investigation into his motives.
OpenAI's complaint highlighted Oldham's connections to Anthropic employee Zoe Blumenfeld and businessman Guy Ravine, who is in dispute with OpenAI.
Experts cautioned that the measures could disproportionately affect OpenAI.
Oldham and both Anthropic and Ravine denied any involvement, while OpenAI's attorney called for transparency about the measures' funding and motivations.