The Myth of “Democratic AI”

OpenAI says it’s exporting freedom. But its billion-dollar partnerships with authoritarian governments suggest something else entirely

ChatGPT has become a trusted presence in daily life — a digital assistant answering homework questions, drafting emails, and writing code for millions of users each day.

Its reach is universal, its tone flattering, and its authority automatic — users accept its answers without question.

The company behind it, OpenAI, now wants to export that trust globall…