Summary

OpenAI outlines its approach to AI policy and political advocacy: AI governance should be shaped by governments, researchers, workers, civil society, independent experts, and the public rather than any single company. OpenAI states it has not made donations to super PACs or political candidates and does not have an employee-funded PAC; employee political activity is personal and does not represent the company. The company clarifies that outside groups (e.g., Leading the Future) do not speak for OpenAI. OpenAI supports thoughtful regulation, rigorous testing of powerful systems, strong safety standards, public accountability, and broad access to benefits, and commits to making its policy positions publicly and transparently.

Key Points

• Current stance: no company donations to super PACs or political candidates; no employee-funded PAC.
• Employee engagement in politics is permitted but personal; employees must not present personal advocacy as OpenAI policy.
• External groups do not represent OpenAI; treat third-party advocacy as separate from company positions.
• Core policy priorities for the company: regulation, rigorous system testing, safety standards, public accountability, and broad access.
• Transparency commitment: OpenAI will disclose if its approach to political donations or PACs changes.
• Practical guidance for engineers: refer policy questions to official OpenAI spokespeople, avoid implying company endorsement when engaging politically, and follow internal communications for any public statements about AI policy.