StrictlyVC Download The politics of AI: OpenAI’s Chris Lehane on AI’s promise and peril
Oct 14, 2025
Chris Lehane, Chief Global Affairs Officer at OpenAI, shares insights on the company's new video tool, Sora, and its significant promise for creativity. He delves into the complexities of copyright and fair use in AI training, illustrating how their iterative deployment model prioritizes responsible innovation. Lehane discusses the immense infrastructure needs to remain globally competitive, particularly against China, and what keeps him up at night, emphasizing the importance of democratizing AI benefits and addressing geopolitical challenges.
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AI As A General-Purpose Creative Force
- AI is a general-purpose technology that scales human creativity and productivity.
- Sora showcases how AI can let non-creatives produce high-quality creative work instantly.
Iterate With Controlled Rollouts
- Release powerful AI features via iterative deployments and small tests to learn real-world uses.
- Use controlled rollouts to refine safety and opt-in/opt-out policies before broad release.
Imogen Demonstrated Promotional Effects
- Imogen, an earlier OpenAI image product, unexpectedly boosted creators by promoting their styles.
- That experience influenced OpenAI's thinking about Sora and copyright dynamics.