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’

Sam Altman proposes an AI "New Deal" to address superintelligence's societal impact, including public wealth funds and shorter workweeks. Critics argue OpenAI's policy ideas lack concrete implementation plans and mask regulatory avoidance, calling the approach "regulatory nihilism" that recycles familiar concepts without actionable solutions.