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OpenAI Taps George Osborne to Lead Global ‘Sovereign AI’ Push

The former UK Chancellor will negotiate state-level deals for the massive Stargate project.

Olivia Sharp 1 min read 639 views
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OpenAI appointed George Osborne on Dec. 16 to lead its 'OpenAI for Countries' division, focusing on sovereign AI and infrastructure deals.

Expanding the Geopolitical Footprint

OpenAI announced the appointment of former UK Chancellor George Osborne as the head of its "OpenAI for Countries" division on Dec. 16. Osborne will lead the company’s efforts to negotiate "sovereign AI" deals, assisting nations in building domestic AI capacity using OpenAI’s technology. The role places the former G7 finance minister at the center of the company's global expansion strategy.

The Stargate Project

A key component of Osborne’s mandate involves the Stargate infrastructure project, a vision for massive, gigawatt-scale data centers requiring government-level collaboration for energy and land use. By recruiting a seasoned political …

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