Why British Politicians Are Flocking To American Tech Giants
British politicians are increasingly joining U.S. tech giants. George Osborne’s OpenAI role highlights a growing transatlantic talent shift.
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Why British Politicians Are Flocking To American Tech Giants
British politicians are moving into U.S. tech leadership roles British politicians are increasingly taking senior roles at American tech giants, and the trend is accelerating fast. Many readers are asking why former U.K. ministers are joining companies like OpenAI, Coinbase, and BlackRock, and what these hires mean for politics and technology. The short answer is that AI expansion, global regulation, and geopolitical influence have made political experience unusually valuable in Silicon Valley. Companies want leaders who understand government, diplomacy, and public trust. Former officials, meanwhile, see tech as the next frontier of power and policy. This shift reflects how deeply technology now shapes economies and national strategies. George Osborne’s move to OpenAI is only the latest example. Together, these hires signal a long-term realignment between politics and Big Tech. Credit: Jack Taylor / Getty Images for SXSW London AI talent wars are no longer just about engineers For years, …
