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OpenAI’s Lehane likens backing a data centre ban to the 2002 Iraq vote

Source: The Next WebAna-Maria StanciucNovember 2, 2026
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Chris Lehane, OpenAI's chief global affairs officer, has released a memo titled "2028: The AI Election" arguing that artificial intelligence will dominate the 2028 US presidential campaign. In it, he outlines five key questions candidates must address to develop an AI agenda, and compares proposed data centre bans to historical political decisions like the 2002 Iraq war authorization vote.

Key points

  • AI predicted to be top issue in 2028 US presidential election
  • Lehane outlines five questions candidates must answer on AI policy
  • He likens data centre bans to major historical political votes

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