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Industry·Jul 15·all news from July 15, 2026

OpenAI Staffers Are Funding a Rival Super PAC to Take on Their Boss

OpenAI employees have contributed over $215,000 to a political action committee that opposes Leading the Future, a group supported by OpenAI president Greg Brockman. This donation marks a rare instance of internal dissent within the company, highlighting ongoing friction among staff regarding the organization's political influence and strategic direction.

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