
San Francisco’s mayor-elect, Daniel Lurie, has tapped OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to help run his transition team, the campaign announced on Monday, as part of the administration’s effort to embrace the tech industry. Altman, alongside nine other San Francisco leaders, will provide guidance to Lurie’s team on ways the city can innovate, and help the new mayor develop relationships with key partners.
Main Idea: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will co-chair San Francisco mayor-elect Daniel Lurie’s transition team as the new administration looks to work more closely with the tech industry.
Key Points:
Giving OpenAI’s Sam Altman a key role may deepen public concern that tech leaders have too much sway over city policy, with unclear benefits for renters, workers, and small businesses.
Altman’s help could make San Francisco more attractive to startups and jobs, which may support local spending and growth if the city can improve safety.
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OpenAI CEO and headline figure named as co-chair of San Francisco mayor-elect Daniel Lurie’s transition team.
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