OpenAI’s Chris Lehane seeks to address AI’s reputation crisis
Chris Lehane, OpenAI's Chief Global Affairs Officer, is working to improve the public perception of artificial intelligence. He is implementing a strategy called 'reverse federalism' to promote state-level AI safety laws before federal regulations can take effect. Key target states include Illinois, California, and New York, where legislative efforts around AI governance are already underway.
- ▪Only 26% of US voters have a positive view of artificial intelligence, according to recent polling data.
- ▪Lehane's strategy focuses on controlling the narrative at the local level to prevent restrictive federal legislation.
- ▪The approach aims to establish a more industry-friendly baseline for AI safety laws in key states.
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OpenAI’s Chris Lehane seeks to address AI’s reputation crisis The veteran political fixer is deploying a state-by-state strategy to shape AI legislation before federal regulators can act, and his crypto industry ties add another dimension to the playbook. Share Add us on Google by Editorial Team May. 22, 2026 (function () { var s = document.currentScript; var wrapper = s && s.closest ? s.closest('.cb-sevioads-inarticle') : null; var inMobile = wrapper && wrapper.closest('#mobile-articles'); var inDesktop = wrapper && wrapper.closest('#desktop-articles'); if (inMobile || inDesktop) { var isDesktopVp = window.matchMedia('(min-width: 768px)').matches; var matches = (inMobile && !isDesktopVp) || (inDesktop && isDesktopVp); if (!matches) { var sevioDiv = wrapper.querySelector('.sevioads'); if…
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