On September 30, 2026, a report disclosed that OpenAI president and co-founder Greg Brockman had told colleagues in a June internal message that he and his wife, Anna, had donated $25 million to Leading the Future and had no plans for further donations at that time. The group is a pro-AI super PAC.
Brockman’s reported change of plan
Brockman’s June message described a change in the couple’s plans for a second $25 million contribution. He said there were no plans to donate more at that time, and described Leading the Future as a distraction for people at OpenAI.
How the $50 million plan was structured
The reported plan for Brockman and Anna totaled $50 million: $25 million in 2025 and another $25 million planned for 2026. Brockman said $25 million had been donated so far; the further installment was the one he said they did not plan to make at that time.
Why Leading the Future concerned Brockman
Brockman’s stated concern was the group’s effect on people at OpenAI. OpenAI reportedly published a blog post distancing itself from Leading the Future 10 days before his June message.
