# Global Affairs Published articles for Global Affairs. This is one page of public article previews, not the complete archive. Follow Next page to continue. Summaries are not the original full articles. ## Helping older adults use AI in everyday life DevFeed: [Helping older adults use AI in everyday life]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2026-09-16T16:00:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [OpenAI News]() Topics: [Artificial Intelligence](), [ChatGPT](), [OpenAI Academy](), [OpenAI]() Tags: [ai](), [chatgpt](), [education](), [free](), [global-affairs](), [openai](), [openai-academy](), [safety](), [scam](), [workshops]() ### AI overview OpenAI Academy and AARP's Older Adults Technology Services are hosting free, in-person ChatGPT workshops to help older adults build practical AI skills, use the technology safely, and spot possible scams. The program will reach 10 communities in the United States. ### Source excerpt OpenAI and AARP are bringing free, hands-on ChatGPT workshops to 1,000 older adults across 10 U.S. cities to build practical AI skills safely. ## OpenAI research examines how workers incorporate AI tasks beyond their usual occupations DevFeed: [OpenAI research examines how workers incorporate AI tasks beyond their usual occupations]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2026-09-16T09:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [OpenAI News]() Topics: [Artificial Intelligence](), [OpenAI](), [ChatGPT]() Tags: [ai](), [chatgpt](), [global-affairs](), [openai](), [report](), [research](), [tasks](), [work](), [workflow]() ### AI overview OpenAI Economic Research analyzes more than 1.5 million work-related ChatGPT messages to examine whether workers repeatedly use AI for tasks outside their usual occupations. The findings suggest that some cross-occupation tasks become recurring parts of workers' AI use and that work design matters alongside access to AI tools. ### Source excerpt New OpenAI Economic Research shows how workers use AI beyond traditional roles and which new activities become recurring parts of their work. ## Expanding AI access and cyber defense for federal, state, local, and tribal governments DevFeed: [Expanding AI access and cyber defense for federal, state, local, and tribal governments]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2026-09-10T07:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [OpenAI News]() Topics: [Artificial Intelligence](), [Threat Research](), [vulnerability](), [Malware]() Tags: [ai](), [chatgpt](), [global-affairs](), [government](), [malware](), [openai](), [public-sector](), [security](), [vulnerability]() ### AI overview OpenAI and the GSA announced a multi-year agreement offering eligible U.S. government users waived license fees, discounted usage, and expanded support for cyber defenders. ### Source excerpt OpenAI and GSA will offer eligible federal, state, local, and tribal governments $0 license fees, 50% off usage, and expanded cyber defense support. ## The AI policy window is open. We need to act. DevFeed: [The AI policy window is open. We need to act.]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2026-09-09T13:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [OpenAI News]() Topics: [Responsibility & Safety]() Tags: [ai](), [ai-safety](), [frontier-ai](), [global](), [global-affairs](), [government](), [industry](), [machine-intelligence](), [models](), [monitoring](), [openai](), [policy](), [safety]() ### AI overview The article calls for stronger AI safety regulation, shared industry and international standards, and technical alignment and monitoring as advanced AI capabilities accelerate. ### Source excerpt Chris Lehane argues that stronger AI capabilities require stronger safety evidence, shared standards, and durable policy action while the policy window remains open. ## Supporting independent journalism in Ukraine DevFeed: [Supporting independent journalism in Ukraine]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2026-09-07T00:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [OpenAI News]() Topics: [AI Strategy](), [AI Development](), [Responsibility & Safety]() Tags: [ai-adoption](), [api](), [global-affairs](), [openai](), [partnership]() ### AI overview OpenAI, WAN-IFRA, and AIRPPU announced a programme to help Ukrainian independent news organisations adopt AI through masterclasses, project support, implementation roadmaps, pilots, and OpenAI API credits. ### Source excerpt OpenAI, AIRPPU and WAN-IFRA launch an AI program to help Ukrainian news organizations strengthen innovation, resilience, and independent journalism. ## Disrupting a new covert influence campaign from Russia DevFeed: [Disrupting a new covert influence campaign from Russia]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2026-08-25T00:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [OpenAI News]() Topics: [Artificial Intelligence](), [OpenAI](), [IO](), [ChatGPT]() Tags: [ai](), [articles](), [chatgpt](), [global-affairs](), [identity](), [linkedin](), [openai](), [social-media](), [telegram]() ### AI overview OpenAI describes disrupting a Russia-origin covert influence operation that used ChatGPT to generate social media comments promoting a fabricated Israel-based think tank and a Russia-favorable sovereignty index. The operators used VPNs and attempted to conceal their Russian origins. ### Source excerpt OpenAI banned Russia-origin accounts using AI to promote a fake Israel-based think tank and a "sovereignty" index praising Russia and criticizing the West. ## Strengthening democratic oversight in national security DevFeed: [Strengthening democratic oversight in national security]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2026-08-18T19:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [OpenAI News]() Topics: [OpenAI](), [Artificial Intelligence](), [Security](), [Monitoring]() Tags: [ai](), [global-affairs](), [government](), [monitoring](), [openai](), [security](), [tools](), [training]() ### AI overview OpenAI is launching an initiative to help democratic oversight institutions understand and oversee government use of AI in national security through expertise, tools, and training. The article emphasizes human judgment, safeguards, ongoing monitoring, and accountability while clarifying that oversight remains the responsibility of elected officials and public institutions. ### Source excerpt OpenAI launches an initiative to strengthen democratic oversight of AI in national security, supporting government institutions with tools, training, and expertise. ## OpenAI joins PORTS-Pike project DevFeed: [OpenAI joins PORTS-Pike project]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2026-08-17T05:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [OpenAI News]() Topics: [datacenter](), [OpenAI](), [Nvidia](), [jobs]() Tags: [data-center](), [energy](), [global-affairs](), [infrastructure](), [jobs](), [local](), [nvidia](), [openai](), [partnership]() ### AI overview OpenAI has agreed to secure approximately 8 gigawatts-IT at the PORTS-Pike Technology Campus in Ohio in partnership with SB Energy, NVIDIA, and the U.S. Department of Energy. The project is expected to create construction and long-term operating jobs, fund community priorities, and support local infrastructure. Its data center will pay its energy and infrastructure costs and use closed-loop, air-cooled cooling systems to reduce ongoing water demand. ### Source excerpt OpenAI joins PORTS-Pike project, expanding community investment and supporting thousands of Southern Ohio jobs ## New policy ideas for the Intelligence Age DevFeed: [New policy ideas for the Intelligence Age]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2026-08-17T03:15:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [OpenAI News]() Topics: [Artificial Intelligence](), [OpenAI](), [Resilience](), [API](), [ChatGPT]() Tags: [ai](), [api](), [brazil](), [global-affairs](), [intelligence-age](), [openai](), [policy](), [research](), [resilience]() ### AI overview OpenAI is funding 14 independent projects with $1 million in grants and up to $1 million in API credits to explore policy ideas that broaden economic opportunity and strengthen societal resilience as AI advances. ### Source excerpt OpenAI funds 14 independent projects exploring new AI policy ideas to expand economic opportunity and strengthen societal resilience in the Intelligence Age. ## OpenAI's letter to Governor Abbott on responsible AI infrastructure in Texas DevFeed: [OpenAI's letter to Governor Abbott on responsible AI infrastructure in Texas]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2026-08-10T14:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [OpenAI News]() Topics: [AI Infrastructure](), [OpenAI](), [Responsibility & Safety]() Tags: [ai](), [ai-infrastructure](), [global-affairs](), [infrastructure](), [openai](), [responsible-ai]() ### AI overview OpenAI outlines its commitment to developing responsible AI infrastructure in Texas and to working with state and local leaders, utilities, and communities so that the infrastructure benefits Texans. ### Source excerpt OpenAI sent Governor Greg Abbott a letter outlining its commitment to responsible AI infrastructure in Texas. The letter supports reliable, transparent growth that benefits Texans. ## Advancing responsible AI across Europe DevFeed: [Advancing responsible AI across Europe]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2026-07-31T15:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [OpenAI News]() Topics: [Responsibility & Safety](), [OpenAI](), [Security](), [Artificial Intelligence](), [AI Strategy](), [AI Models]() Tags: [ai](), [ai-governance](), [ai-models](), [eu](), [europe](), [global-affairs](), [openai](), [responsible-ai](), [safety](), [security]() ### AI overview OpenAI outlines how its governance, safety, security, transparency, and provenance practices support responsible AI in Europe as the EU AI Act advances. The article highlights contributions to EU codes of practice, model testing, system cards, red teaming, the Model Spec, and updated governance frameworks. ### Source excerpt OpenAI shares how its safety, security, transparency, and provenance practices support responsible AI governance in Europe. The work will continue as the EU AI Act advances. ## Building AI infrastructure with the Effingham County community DevFeed: [Building AI infrastructure with the Effingham County community]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2026-07-22T13:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [OpenAI News]() Topics: [AI Infrastructure](), [datacenter](), [OpenAI](), [codex]() Tags: [ai-infrastructure](), [codex](), [community](), [data-center](), [data-centers](), [global-affairs](), [infrastructure](), [jobs](), [openai]() ### AI overview OpenAI outlines Project Camellia, a planned datacenter in Effingham County, Georgia, including phased power delivery, a closed-loop water system, community benefits, local jobs, tax revenue, and Codex credits. ### Source excerpt OpenAI announces Project Camellia in Effingham County, Georgia, with commitments to responsible energy, community investment, jobs, and access to Codex. ## Advancing the next era of national science DevFeed: [Advancing the next era of national science]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2026-07-22T12:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [OpenAI News]() Topics: [Artificial Intelligence](), [Frontier AI](), [OpenAI](), [API](), [codex](), [coding](), [Cybersecurity]() Tags: [accelerate](), [ai](), [api](), [codex](), [coding](), [cybersecurity](), [department-of-energy](), [energy](), [frontier-ai](), [global-affairs](), [government](), [gpt](), [infrastructure](), [innovation](), [models](), [openai](), [research](), [science](), [systems](), [tools](), [workflows]() ### AI overview OpenAI describes commitments to support the U.S. Department of Energy's Genesis Mission by providing frontier AI, Codex access, API support, specialized bioscience capabilities, model access, and cyber capabilities to researchers at national laboratories and universities. The initiative aims to accelerate scientific discovery and strengthen research infrastructure. ### Source excerpt OpenAI outlines its commitment to advancing American science working with the U.S. Department of Energy and national labs to use frontier AI to accelerate discovery. ## The US is advancing AI safety through state and federal action DevFeed: [The US is advancing AI safety through state and federal action]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2026-07-15T12:00:00Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [OpenAI News]() Topics: [Responsibility & Safety](), [Artificial Intelligence](), [AI Strategy](), [Frontier AI]() Tags: [ai](), [ai-governance](), [ai-safety](), [deployment](), [frontier-ai](), [global](), [global-affairs](), [government](), [policy](), [strategy](), [us]() ### AI overview OpenAI argues that state-level frontier AI safety laws can converge through "reverse federalism" to establish a national US standard, which could then support a globally coordinated, democratic framework for the safe deployment of AI. ### Source excerpt OpenAI outlines a "reverse federalism" approach to AI governance, where state laws help build a national framework for safe, democratic AI. ## Our approach to government and national security partnerships DevFeed: [Our approach to government and national security partnerships]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2026-07-08T13:30:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [OpenAI News]() Topics: [Responsibility & Safety]() Tags: [ai](), [critical-infrastructure](), [evaluation](), [frontier-ai](), [global-affairs](), [government](), [gpt](), [openai](), [partnerships](), [policy](), [responsible-ai](), [safety](), [security]() ### AI overview OpenAI outlines principles for government and national-security partnerships using frontier AI, emphasizing responsible use, democratic accountability, human judgment, and the rule of law. ### Source excerpt Learn how OpenAI approaches government and national security partnerships, with principles for responsible AI use, democratic accountability, and public safety. ## Helping K-12 educators build practical AI skills DevFeed: [Helping K-12 educators build practical AI skills]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [OpenAI News]() Topics: [Artificial Intelligence](), [OpenAI Academy](), [OpenAI]() Tags: [ai](), [education](), [global-affairs](), [learn](), [openai](), [openai-academy](), [resources](), [support](), [tools](), [workshops]() ### AI overview OpenAI Academy and the Walton Family Foundation plan to host hands-on AI Skills Jams for more than 1,600 K-12 educators across U.S. cities. The workshops will focus on practical uses of AI in teaching, planning, communication, and administrative work, with continued resources available through OpenAI Academy. ### Source excerpt OpenAI Academy and the Walton Family Foundation are bringing hands-on AI Skills Jams to help K-12 educators build practical AI skills for the classroom. ## How ChatGPT adoption has expanded DevFeed: [How ChatGPT adoption has expanded]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2026-06-30T09:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [OpenAI News]() Topics: [ChatGPT](), [OpenAI](), [Artificial Intelligence](), [data]() Tags: [africa](), [ai](), [analysis](), [brazil](), [chatgpt](), [cost](), [data](), [global](), [global-affairs](), [growth](), [learning](), [life](), [openai](), [pakistan](), [scale](), [time](), [work]() ### AI overview OpenAI Signals data shows that ChatGPT adoption is expanding globally. Users increasingly rely on ChatGPT, send more messages, explore a wider range of tasks, and incorporate it into work, learning, and daily life. Growth has been especially rapid in Africa, Asia, and lower-HDI countries, while non-English usage now represents more than half of active users. ### Source excerpt New OpenAI Signals data shows how ChatGPT adoption is growing globally, with users increasing usage, exploring more capabilities, and driving growth across regions and languages. ## Mapping Europe's AI Workforce Opportunity DevFeed: [Mapping Europe's AI Workforce Opportunity]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2026-06-29T07:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [OpenAI News]() Topics: [Artificial Intelligence](), [OpenAI](), [Automation](), [data]() Tags: [ai](), [automation](), [data](), [eu](), [europe](), [global-affairs](), [growth](), [mapping](), [openai](), [research]() ### AI overview OpenAI's AI Jobs Transition Framework for the EU uses the ESCO taxonomy and Eurostat employment data to map where AI may drive occupational growth, automation, workflow reorganization, or less immediate change across EU member states. ### Source excerpt A new OpenAI report maps how AI could reshape jobs across the EU, highlighting which occupations may face automation, growth, or workflow changes. ## Helping build shared standards for advanced AI DevFeed: [Helping build shared standards for advanced AI]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2026-06-23T13:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [OpenAI News]() Topics: [ai observability](), [AI Chat]() Tags: [ai](), [evaluation](), [frameworks](), [frontier-ai](), [global](), [global-affairs](), [government](), [infrastructure](), [linux](), [openai](), [safety](), [security](), [systems]() ### AI overview OpenAI describes its role in founding the Appia Foundation to develop modular specifications that turn standards and frameworks into practical AI assessment criteria. The article argues for rigorous third-party evaluation, capable national institutions, and international coordination for advanced AI safety. ### Source excerpt OpenAI helps build shared standards for advanced AI, supporting evaluation frameworks, safety practices, and global cooperation through the Appia Foundation. ## Supporting Europe's work in ensuring a trustworthy AI ecosystem DevFeed: [Supporting Europe's work in ensuring a trustworthy AI ecosystem]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2026-06-11T00:00:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [OpenAI News]() Topics: [Artificial Intelligence](), [OpenAI](), [Trustworthy AI](), [ai-governance](), [Code]() Tags: [ai](), [ai-content](), [ai-governance](), [ecosystem](), [eu](), [global-affairs](), [openai](), [trustworthy-ai]() ### AI overview OpenAI announces support for the EU Code of Practice on Transparency of AI-Generated Content, building on provenance standards, C2PA metadata, marking and detection methods, research, and a public verification tool. The article frames provenance as a way to provide context about content and strengthen a trustworthy AI ecosystem. ### Source excerpt OpenAI supports the EU Code of Practice on AI content transparency, advancing provenance standards and tools to help people understand AI-generated content. ## PRC-linked influence operations are targeting AI debates in the US DevFeed: [PRC-linked influence operations are targeting AI debates in the US]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2026-06-10T12:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [OpenAI News]() Topics: [Artificial Intelligence](), [ChatGPT](), [OpenAI](), [AI Infrastructure](), [datacenter](), [data](), [Network]() Tags: [ai](), [ai-infrastructure](), [chatgpt](), [china](), [data-center](), [global-affairs](), [images](), [media](), [network](), [openai](), [trump](), [us]() ### AI overview OpenAI reports that two clusters of accounts likely originating from China used ChatGPT to support covert influence operations targeting US debates about AI, data centers, tariffs, and technology policy. The campaigns generated social media comments and images, but OpenAI found no evidence that they achieved meaningful breakout beyond their own activity. ### Source excerpt A new report from OpenAI details PRC-linked influence operations using AI to target U.S. tech debates, data center narratives, tariffs, and false claims about ChatGPT. ## Industrial policy for the Intelligence Age DevFeed: [Industrial policy for the Intelligence Age]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2026-06-09T00:00:00Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [OpenAI News]() Topics: [Artificial Intelligence](), [OpenAI](), [superintelligence]() Tags: [ai](), [global-affairs](), [intelligence-age](), [openai](), [policy](), [research](), [superintelligence]() ### AI overview OpenAI presents exploratory, people-first industrial policy ideas for the AI era, focused on expanding opportunity, sharing prosperity, and building resilient institutions as advanced AI develops toward superintelligence. The initiative invites public discussion and supports related work through fellowships, research grants, API credits, and workshops. ### Source excerpt Explore our ambitious, people-first industrial policy ideas for the AI era--focused on expanding opportunity, sharing prosperity, and building resilient institutions as advanced intelligence evolves. ## Biodefense in the Intelligence Age DevFeed: [Biodefense in the Intelligence Age]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2026-06-04T00:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [OpenAI News]() Topics: [Artificial Intelligence](), [Resilience](), [Security](), [OpenAI]() Tags: [ai](), [drug-discovery](), [global-affairs](), [health](), [intelligence-age](), [openai](), [research](), [resilience](), [security]() ### AI overview An action plan for using advanced AI capabilities in biology and biodefense, with safeguards, evidence, and governance to support biological security, pandemic preparedness, earlier threat detection, faster countermeasure development, and more coordinated crisis response. ### Source excerpt An action plan for AI-powered biological resilience ## A blueprint for democratic governance of frontier AI DevFeed: [A blueprint for democratic governance of frontier AI]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2026-06-03T10:00:00Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [OpenAI News]() Topics: [Frontier AI](), [ai-governance](), [Responsibility & Safety](), [Resilience](), [OpenAI]() Tags: [ai-governance](), [frontier-ai](), [global-affairs](), [openai](), [resilience](), [safety](), [security]() ### AI overview OpenAI proposes a durable U.S. federal framework for governing increasingly capable frontier AI. The blueprint calls for building on state safety laws, strengthening CAISI as the federal institution for frontier AI safety, and coordinating a broader government resilience plan addressing national security and public safety challenges. ### Source excerpt OpenAI outlines a blueprint for U.S. governance of frontier AI, proposing a federal framework for safety, resilience, and national security. [Next page]()