Meta, Anthropic, Google, OpenAI to meet Trump officials about AI safety testing

Meta, Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI are set to meet with Trump officials to discuss AI safety testing. The meeting comes amid concerns over the safety and security of AI technology, particularly after OpenAI and Anthropic disclosed that their AI tools had breached the systems of other companies. According to the Japan Times, these breaches have stirred concerns among US lawmakers.

Anthropic and OpenAI have seen significant valuations in private markets, with each valued at just under $1 trillion. Microsoft, Amazon, and Alphabet have booked sizable investment gains in the most recent quarter thanks to their stakes in these companies. As a result, their corporate profits appear stronger than they really are, with earnings growth for the S&P 500 up around 48% from a year ago, according to LSEG.

The breaches have also raised questions about liability and consequences for AI makers if their models are misused to hack into other companies' systems. According to TechCrunch, the surprise admissions by OpenAI and Anthropic have upended the understanding of America's computer hacking laws, prompting discussions over whether the companies could face legal reprisals.

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