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OpenAI President Greg Brockman Withdraws $25M PAC Donation

By Drooid · Oct 1, 2026, 1:55 AM UTC · How we work

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OpenAI president Greg Brockman withdrew a $25 million donation to the Leading the Future super PAC.
Anna Brockman also pulled out of the $25 million contribution.
The Brockmans pledged $50 million, with $25 million in 2025 and $25 million in 2026.
Brockman said in June OpenAI had donated $25 million and would not give more, citing distraction.
OpenAI posted a June blog distancing itself from PAC, criticized for aggressive tactics including a New York congressional campaign.

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OpenAI president Greg Brockman withdrew a $25 million donation to the Leading the Future super PAC.
Anna Brockman also pulled out of the $25 million contribution.
The Brockmans pledged $50 million, with $25 million in 2025 and $25 million in 2026.
Brockman said in June OpenAI had donated $25 million and would not give more, citing distraction.
OpenAI posted a June blog distancing itself from PAC, criticized for aggressive tactics including a New York congressional campaign.