OpenAI's chief scientist advocates for a coordinated slowdown, while Congress considers legislation on AI safety.
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Updated Sep 17
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OpenAI's chief scientist advocates for a coordinated slowdown, while Congress considers legislation on AI safety.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Policymakers consider AI regulation for the body, industry leaders prompt debate on AI safety, and experts warn of legislative lag.Sub-event
- OpenAI's CEO and a scientist called for industry-wide voluntary slowdowns due to concerns over advanced AI safety.Sub-event
OpenAI scientist pushes for AI slowdown as Congress considers safety legislation.1 source
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Proposed legislation targets major AI companies including OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and involves political figures like Bernie Sanders.Also in this story
- A GAO report has detailed how corporate entities rely on public support to sustain their operations.
- Ed Husic advocates for government intervention and stricter rules regarding big tech AI firms.
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- The Senate is currently debating new legislation concerning AI safety and governance, involving major industry players like OpenAI.
- OpenAI models were used in unauthorized cyberattacks on Hugging Face, coinciding with safety calls from Amodei and political commentary from Trump.
- AI companies continue to advance despite public concerns, while political discussions remain focused in Washington.
- OpenAI and Donald Trump advocates for establishing a public wealth fund dedicated to the Artificial Intelligence industry.