Silicon Valley Billionaires Fund AI Fellows in Government to Influence Policy

An organization backed by Silicon Valley billionaires is funding AI fellows in congressional offices, federal agencies, and think tanks to influence AI policy.

The organization, Open Philanthropy, is focused on long-term existential risks from AI rather than current real-world harms.

Open Philanthropy has close ties to leading AI firms OpenAI and Anthropic. Critics worry about conflicts of interest.

Open Philanthropy gives millions to think tanks like RAND and CSET to research existential AI risks. Their experts advocate for AI licensing.

Ethics experts raise concerns about Open Philanthropy fellows drafting legislation. Supporters say fellows fill a gap in tech expertise.