Dean Ball’s Move From Trump AI Policy to OpenAI | AI Governance

Last Update: 09/27/2026 at 11:34 PM EST

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Revolving Door Project

Dean Ball’s Move From Trump AI Policy To OpenAI

OpenAI appointed former White House AI adviser Dean Ball in July 2026 to lead frontier AI policy and internal governance efforts in the United States.

8/5/2026 • Legislation & Regulatory Policy • General

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Business Insider / Stephen Council

Dean Ball Joins OpenAI To Shape AI Policy And Safety Strategy

OpenAI hired Dean Ball in June 2026 in Washington to lead a strategic futures team addressing frontier AI safety, economic effects, and government relations.

8/9/2026 • Corporate AI Governance • General

AI Magazine / Daisy Hawker

OpenAI Launches Strategic Futures Team For AI Governance

OpenAI launched Strategic Futures in the United States to research frontier AI policy and governance, with Dean Ball leading the team under Jason Kwon.

8/25/2026 • Corporate AI Governance • General