OpenAI enlists influencer army to shape public image
OpenAI is reportedly deploying a network of influencers to improve its public image, aiming to position the company as 'good for the world.' The initiative reflects a strategic effort to counter criticism and shape perception amid ongoing AI-related controversies.
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