bing news | Sam Altman says he doesn't plan to put money into 2026 elections
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told Bloomberg on a Washington visit that he has no intention of contributing financially to the 2026 U.S. elections, despite pressure on Silicon Valley billionaires to fund mid‑term races; he expressed a desire to see “money out of politics” and noted that, while competitors may use money to target the industry, OpenAI itself will not. Altman met with Senator Bernie Sanders and other lawmakers, discussed the need for uniform regulations, and emphasized that OpenAI is not affiliated with the “Leading the Future” super‑PAC, which has received $25 million from OpenAI President Greg Brockman. The remarks came as OpenAI prepares for a potential IPO that could value the company near $1 trillion, while rival Anthropic also files for an IPO, highlighting the growing political and regulatory battle over AI.
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