have a seat
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Davidson analyst Gil Luria agreed, arguing AI labs would rather have a seat at the table than an adversarial relationship with the government.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
"Every morning when he wakes up, it's been the same two questions. Does Wes have the numbers? And does Andy have a seat?"
From BBC • May 16, 2026
Today’s AI executives are fighting to make sure that their company will have a seat at the table.
From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026
Altman said the government was willing to give OpenAI influence over how its technology was deployed, and that he wanted his company to have a seat at the table in shaping future decisions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026
“Please have a seat, Signora Hartlieb,” Ida said, pointing sternly at the dusty chairs as Esther came in.
From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke
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