What is OpenAI's Industrial Policy for the Intelligence Age paper about?

It's a 13-page call for societal tweaks like four-day workweeks and public wealth funds to handle AI's boom, framed as conversation starters for the superintelligence era.

Are AI companies' think tanks genuine or just PR?

Critics say PR stunts to shift blame while lobbying for lax rules; firms claim they're fostering real debate on AI's disruptions.

How much is OpenAI spending on lobbying?

Nearly $3 million in 2025, plus a $125M+ Super PAC co-founded by execs targeting AI regulation foes.

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OpenAI Drops Policy Bombshell: Think Tanks, Four-Day Weeks, and the Fight for AI's Soul

Sam Altman stares down the room at BlackRock's conference, admitting AI's got an image crisis. Now OpenAI's firing back with policy papers and think tanks—will it rewrite the rules of the intelligence age?

theAIcatchup Apr 12, 2026 4 min read

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AI giants like OpenAI and Anthropic are launching policy papers and think tanks to combat rising public distrust. 𝕏
Proposals include four-day workweeks and public wealth funds, but critics call it PR dodging real accountability. 𝕏
Heavy lobbying ($3M+ for OpenAI) suggests a strategy to shape regulations in their favor, echoing historical industry plays. 𝕏

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