George Osborne

George Osborne is a former UK Chancellor of the Exchequer. He is currently in the news due to his roles at OpenAI, where he heads the "for countries" program, and as an advisor to Coinbase. At OpenAI, he advocates for countries to embrace AI to avoid being left behind. His association with Coinbase is also highlighted by the UK banning Coinbase adverts that trivialized the risks of crypto. Furthermore, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), which Osborne established during his time as Chancellor, is now the subject of an inquiry by MPs to assess its forecasting performance and impartiality. This inquiry comes amid calls for reform of the OBR to allow for more public investment. His past role as Chancellor and current positions in tech and finance keep him relevant in discussions about economic policy and technological advancement.