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OpenAI appoints George Osborne for Stargate lead
Read the full story: OpenAI appoints George Osborne for Stargate leadGeorge Osborne joins OpenAI to lead global AI strategies. Osborne, former UK chancellor, assumes his new role in January, leading OpenAI’s international efforts to collaborate with governments on AI infrastructure and policies, promoting democratic principles in technology deployment.

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