Sam Altman says AI superintelligence is so big that we need a ‘New Deal’—critics say OpenAI’s policy ideas are a cover for ‘regulatory nihilism’

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman proposes a comprehensive 'New Deal' approach to managing AI superintelligence, including public wealth funds and shorter workweeks. Critics argue these policy proposals lack concrete implementation details and may serve as cover for avoiding meaningful AI regulation.