OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Joins San Francisco Mayor-Elect's Transition Team

Daniel Lurie enlists tech leaders to address public safety and economic challenges in San Francisco.

Daniel Lurie, a moderate Democrat and political outsider, won the recent San Francisco mayoral election with significant backing from the tech community.
Lurie appointed Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, as one of seven co-chairs on his transition team to leverage tech expertise in addressing city issues.
The transition team includes a mix of tech leaders and experienced local government officials to guide Lurie in his new role starting January 8, 2025.
Key challenges facing the new administration include San Francisco's public safety crisis, drug use, homelessness, and economic recovery post-pandemic.
Altman and other tech executives aim to use their skills to improve the city's infrastructure and governance, focusing on metrics-driven solutions.