Chris Lehane's Challenge: Rebranding AI From Dystopia to Pragmatism
OpenAI's new chief of global affairs faces a dual mandate: shift public sentiment on AI while securing favorable regulation.
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OpenAI Expands Education for Countries Initiative With 8-Nation Cohort
OpenAI launches government-led AI literacy partnerships across Estonia, Greece, Italy, Slovakia, and five other nations, targeting 20,000+ students with localized ChatGPT and teacher training.
Enterprise AI sovereignty emerges as companies reclaim control over data and models
70% of global executives now prioritize sovereign AI platforms as the industry shifts from cloud-dependent models to independent infrastructure.
Seven in Ten Americans Oppose Local AI Data Centers, Gallup Finds — More Than Ever Opposed Nuclear Plants
A March–April 2026 Gallup survey finds 70%+ of Americans oppose AI data center construction nearby, with resource strain and energy costs as top concerns.
Interactive Map Tracks AI Data Center Policy Conflicts Across the U.S. and World
University of Washington student Isabelle Reksopuro built a self-updating interactive map of global data center policy, powered by Claude AI and seeded by Epoch AI data.