Media Tip Sheet: OpenAI's Big Business Push


November 7, 2023

OpenAI

WASHINGTON (November 7, 2023) – Artificial Intelligence has been a main feature in conversation for months; now more than ever when it comes to AI regulations. According to The Washington Post, OpenAI, released business expansion plans to compete with big businesses. On Monday, the startup announced its “app-store-like marketplace” to sell directly to consumers.

Alicia Solow-Niederman

For more context on the matter, please consider Alicia Solow-Niederman, Associate Professor of Law at George Washington University Law School. Solow-Niederman is an expert in the intersection of law and technology. Her research focuses on how to regulate emerging technologies, such as AI with an emphasis on algorithmic accountability, data governance and information privacy. Solow-Niederman is a member of the EPIC Advisory Board and has written and taught in privacy law, government use of AI and the likes.

Professor Alicia Solow-Niederman is quoted saying, “AI governance isn’t just about formal regulation.  We must consider the political economy of AI’s creation.  That makes it vital to assess the business models and incentives of companies like OpenAI, and how one company’s strategic moves in the market can affect our economy and our democracy.  It’s a 10-D chess board.”

If you wish to speak with Professor Alicia Solow-Niederman, please contact Media Relations Specialist Shannon Mitchell at [email protected].