OpenAI brings in former UK chancellor George Osborne

Political experience meets artificial intelligence as UK chancellor George Osborne steps into a senior OpenAI role focused on helping governments build capacity and shape how AI is used worldwide.
George Osborne joins OpenAI to lead a global programme working with governments as artificial intelligence investment surges and concerns grow over how the technology is governed.

Former UK chancellor George Osborne has joined OpenAI in a London-based role. He will lead the OpenAI for Countries programme focused on government partnerships.

The initiative aims to help governments build AI capacity and ensure systems reflect democratic values. OpenAI says more than 50 countries are already involved.

Osborne will work on developing AI infrastructure, boosting AI literacy and improving public services. The role follows discussions with OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman.

His appointment comes as UK-US tech talks face setbacks and investment in AI accelerates. Against this backdrop, financial authorities have warned of risks linked to the sector’s rapid growth.

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