
Anna Makanju
Vice President of Global Affairs at OpenAI, focused on AI policy, global engagement, and helping governments prepare for AI deployment.
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Oct 30, 2025 • 1h 7min
AI Is Moving Faster Than Governments Can Think | Anna Makanju (OpenAI's VP of Global Affairs)
In a captivating conversation, Anna Makanju, Vice President of Global Affairs at OpenAI, discusses the global race to understand AI's implications and the urgent need for equitable access. She highlights the potential of AI to benefit humanity but warns it won’t happen by default. Makanju shares insights on the geopolitical dynamics between nations and tech companies, the unexpected viral success of ChatGPT, and the importance of reskilling for future jobs. She addresses the challenges of integrating AI into governance and the necessity for proactive policy frameworks.

Aug 9, 2024 • 1h 16min
Anna Makanju: AI and Government
Anna Makanju, VP of Global Affairs at OpenAI, brings her expertise from national security and foreign policy to discuss the vital role governments play in AI deployment. She highlights the need for ethical AI practices and the importance of citizen engagement in this dialogue. Anna shares insights from her global tour alongside Sam Altman, addressing how AI intersects with geopolitics, regulatory challenges, and military applications. She emphasizes the urgency of international cooperation in establishing safety norms and navigating the evolving landscape of AI.

Jun 13, 2024 • 19min
Four U.S. and Canadian tech execs talk AI
Cohere CEO, OpenAI VP, IBM Chief Privacy Officer, and Radical Ventures Co-founder discuss AI competition, global cooperation, safety in AI adoption, balancing profit with societal concerns, and transforming governments with AI technology at U.S.-Canada Summit


