The OpenAI Global Affairs Team has added three key members dedicated to state policies to address the growing AI regulatory efforts across the United States. The newly hired individuals come from both Republican and Democratic backgrounds and have industry experience. Among them, Jessica Schumacher, former chief of staff to the Obama Administration’s Economic Advisory Board, will be responsible for policy and cooperation in the Northeast region. This move is part of the “reverse federalism” strategy led by top lobbyist Chris Laine, which aims to encourage large states to establish similar rules to create de facto national standards.
The OpenAI Global Affairs Team has added three key members focused on state policies. A spokesperson for the laboratory said that the newly hired individuals have backgrounds and industry experience from both the Republican and Democratic parties, aiming to address the growing AI regulatory efforts across the United States. Among them, Jessica Schumer, former chief of staff to Obama’s Economic Advisory Board, will be responsible for policy and cooperation in the Northeast region. This move is part of the “reverse federalism” strategy led by top lobbyist Chris Lane, which seeks to encourage large states to establish similar rules to create de facto national standards. With increasing legislative pressure, Schumer, Havel - Chilz, and McLean will need to start working immediately.