Jack Stubbs, from the Intelligence and Investigations team, described how his group disrupts organized scam networks while also empowering the public to use ChatGPT as a personal safety tool. He emphasized that most scammers are not inventing new methods but using AI to scale old tricks more efficiently, and that OpenAI has disrupted operations in Cambodia, Myanmar, and Nigeria. Stubbs underscored both the human and financial toll of scams, citing $12 billion in reported U.S. losses last year and even teen suicides linked to sextortion. His team uses a “ping–zing–sting” framework to map scam patterns and has found AI involved at every stage. Importantly, he highlighted that millions of people already use ChatGPT to identify scams, with three times more scam-detection interactions than scammer interactions, and noted growing demand for free, accessible AI safety tools. Stubbs closed by stressing transparency through public reports, partnerships with groups like AARP, and collaboration across tech and civil society to ensure AI strengthens safety, security, and shared benefits for all.

The conversation, featuring educator and California teacher of the year, Casey Cuny showcased how ChatGPT is transforming education. Cuny emphasized AI literacy as a moral imperative, framing AI as an opportunity. He spoke about democratizing AI benefits, boosting productivity, expanding educational access, and reinforcing the importance of ethical, human-centered use. The dialogue also highlighted teacher adoption, policy considerations, and workforce readiness—areas where democratic AI values, infrastructure investment, and shared benefits intersect.

The OpenAI Forum event, Careers at the Frontier Part Two, spotlighted OpenAI’s hiring philosophy and culture as reflections of its broader mission: building safe, democratic AI that benefits everyone. Speakers emphasized that OpenAI recruits people motivated by curiosity, humility, and concern for safety—qualities that align with advancing AI on democratic values rather than authoritarian ones. The conversation underscored that leadership at OpenAI is hands-on and collaborative, with impact measured not by titles but by the ability to build, scale, and share responsibility.

The discussion between OpenAI Chief Economist Ronnie Chatterji and Harvard Dean David Deming centered on findings from the largest study to date of ChatGPT usage. They highlighted how AI adoption is broad, fast, and practical, with strong evidence of democratization—closing demographic gaps, benefiting novices as much as experts, and being widely integrated into both personal and work contexts. They also emphasized the productivity and decision-support roles of ChatGPT, pointing toward shared societal benefits and new frameworks for understanding AI’s economic impact.

The GitLab Foundation’s AI Demo Day highlighted how AI can drive economic opportunity, improve access to essential services, and empower workers. Speakers from GitLab Foundation, OpenAI, and two nonprofit leaders (mRelief and CareerVillage) emphasized using AI to address structural inequities, enhance productivity, and create pathways to upward mobility. They discussed leveraging AI for public benefit, workforce agility, and democratized access, aligning with OpenAI’s messaging on democratic AI, infrastructure investment, and shared benefits.

The fireside chat with OpenAI Chief Economist, Ronnie Chatterji and Roderick Purwana, Managing Partner @ Each Venture in Jakarta emphasized the transformative economic potential of AI in emerging markets like Indonesia. Chatterji shared insights from his global and policy experience, highlighting the rapid growth of AI adoption among young Indonesians, the scalability of AI-enabled productivity, and the importance of local context in application development. The conversation underscored opportunities in education, workforce development, and AI infrastructure as foundational to unlocking shared benefits and economic growth.

The event was hosted by Natalie Cone, head of the OpenAI Forum, who introduced the evening's collaboration between OpenAI and the Collective Intelligence Project (CIP). CIP, led by executive director Divya Siddharth, is dedicated to steering transformative AI technologies toward democratic outcomes, emphasizing both democratic governance of AI and leveraging AI to enhance collective intelligence. The event featured a panel moderated by OpenAI researcher Tyna Eloundou, with judges Zoe Hidzig (OpenAI Research Scientist), Audrey Tang (Taiwan's former Digital Minister), and Nabiha Syed (Executive Director, Mozilla Foundation) discussing the outcomes and significance of CIP’s Global Dialogues Challenge. Faisal Lelani, Head of Global Partnerships at CIP, announced the winners, highlighting their innovative projects promoting democratic AI engagement and cultural inclusivity. Joel Stein, communications and strategy lead at CIP, was also recognized for his role in organizing the event. The overall winner, Saranjan Vigram, presented a creative approach designed to build cross-cultural understanding through a detective game aimed at educating younger generations about AI.

Joe Fuller, a professor at Harvard Business School, and Ronnie Chatterji, Chief Economist at OpenAI share insights on how AI is reshaping the workforce, emphasizing both the opportunities and challenges it presents. Fuller highlighted the profound impacts of AI adoption across industries, especially in white-collar roles, the shifting skills requirements emphasizing social and interpersonal skills, and the critical role of democratic AI and infrastructure investment for sustained competitiveness and innovation.