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AI companies know they have an image problem. Will funding policy papers and thinktanks dig them out?

OpenAI released a policy paper calling for a reimagined social contract and guardrails on safe AI.
OpenAI argues for guardrails and a broader conversation on how to ensure AI benefits everyone.
Anthropic launched the Anthropic Institute to study AI’s societal disruptions and governance needs.
Industry lobbying surged, with OpenAI spending millions on lobbying in 2025 and supporting related political initiatives.
Critics say the policy push signals a PR strategy that deflects responsibility onto regulators and the public.
The AI industry faces deep public distrust, with polls showing limited belief in AI’s benefits.
OpenAI and Anthropic position thinktanks as parts of a broader governance strategy.
OpenAI is expanding a Washington DC hub for policymakers and nonprofits to discuss technology.
Public perception challenges come amid broader political dynamics around AI regulation.
The piece notes bipartisan concerns over AI’s social impact and safety implications.

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