The most striking hire yet. The former UK Chancellor of the Exchequer will lead OpenAI’s global expansion of the Stargate initiative, working with governments worldwide to build “sovereign AI” infrastructure.
Why This Matters:
Osborne’s appointment follows rival Anthropic’s hiring of former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak as an adviser. AI companies are now recruiting former heads of government to navigate the geopolitical landscape.
The Scope:
50 countries in active discussions
UK and UAE deals already signed
“Democratic AI” principles: Free speech, free markets, prevention of mass government data collection
The Framing:
Chris Lehane, OpenAI’s chief global affairs officer:
“We are in a Bretton Woods moment. In 1944, democratic nations came together to create a financial system based on democratic values. We’re now at a similar moment with the laying of the AI rails.”
The Signal:
OpenAI isn’t just building a company — it’s positioning itself as the architect of global AI infrastructure, negotiating directly with sovereign nations about the foundational technology layer of the 21st century.
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