How influencers boosting US-based AI and opposing Chinese AI are paid with money tied to Leading the Future, funded by execs from OpenAI, Palantir, a16z, others (Taylor Lorenz/Wired)
The article discusses how influencers in the U.S. are being financially supported to promote American AI and criticize Chinese AI, with funding linked to the group Leading the Future. This initiative is backed by executives from major tech firms including OpenAI, Palantir, and a16z. The report highlights growing concerns about corporate influence in media narratives surrounding artificial intelligence.
- ▪Influencers in the U.S. are being paid to promote American AI and oppose Chinese AI.
- ▪The funding for these efforts is tied to the group Leading the Future.
- ▪Leading the Future is supported by executives from OpenAI, Palantir, and a16z.
- ▪The report was authored by Taylor Lorenz and published in Wired.
- ▪Corporate influence in media narratives about AI is a growing concern.
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