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OpenAI proposes new 'Social Contract'

OpenAI proposes new 'Social Contract'

CEO Sam Altman's vision for the AI economy suggests that corporate income from AI should be regulated and taxed to benefit the broader public.

The 13-page document argues that superintelligence will eventually surpass human intellect, requiring a fundamental shift in how wealth is distributed.

Critics have labeled the proposals as 'regulatory nihilism,' suggesting they offer familiar ideas without a clear path to legislative action.

The blueprint also calls for expanded safety nets as the American economy undergoes a rapid transformation driven by automation.