In the past, OpenAI has opposed some policies and candidates seeking to regulate the industry, said Amba Kak, a former AI adviser to the Federal Trade Commission.

But broad skepticism and fear about the impact of AI have made opposing all regulation untenable for tech company CEOs, said Kak, who is co-executive director of the AI Now Institute, which has advocated for AI regulation.

If they can’t oppose every policy, “What’s the next best move?” she asked. “It’s to place yourself in the driver’s seat, and that is what every single one of them is doing.”

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