Former chancellor George Osborne joins OpenAI

Published: 12/16/2025
Former chancellor George Osborne joins OpenAI
Former UK chancellor George Osborne joins OpenAI to lead its "OpenAI for Countries" program in London, aimed at boosting governments' AI capabilities. This move comes amid stalled UK-US tech deal negotiations. Chris Lehane, OpenAI's chief global affairs officer, highlighted the importance of responsible AI development and governance. Osborne aims to help nations worldwide leverage AI for public services and economic growth, aligning with OpenAI's mission of widespread AI benefits and responsible usage.