's former CEO Eric Schmidt channeled money into the science office through his foundation, according to a report. Schmidt, who stepped down in his role at Google's parent company Alphabet in 2020, now serves on the board of numerous tech companies, including some focused on artificial intelligence (AI). The Office of Science and Technology Policy (OTSP) helps formulate AI policy and steer funding toward the technology. Former OTSP general counsel Rachel Wallace repeatedly raised concerns over Schmidt's influence, which she believes was the source of the wrath she faced from the OTSP's former head Eric Lander, who stepped down recently for bullying women in the office. Lander and Schmidt are close associates.
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