Anthropic, OpenAI sound alarm on AI safety — and seek to shape how it's controlled
The CEOs of Anthropic and OpenAI recently declared America's cutting-edge models are so powerful, they're dangerous, and need to be regulated and independently tested before being released. In a rare instance of unity, they have sketched alarming scenarios in essays, social media posts and speeches to the United Nations.
Two major artificial intelligence companies, Anthropic and OpenAI, have raised concerns about the potential dangers of their advanced systems to humanity. The CEOs of both firms have called for regulation and independent testing of their technology before releasing it to the public. In a rare display of unity, they have shared alarming scenarios highlighting the risks associated with powerful AI models.
These efforts are aimed at shaping the conversation around AI control and positioning the companies as cautious market leaders, particularly as they prepare for stock market listings. Despite some dissent among employees, such as Anthropic engineer Jacob Coxon, who called for a pause in tech development, the companies see this as an opportunity to highlight their safety measures and secure funding for future public offerings.
While some experts argue that focusing on existential risks may divert attention from other important issues, companies like Anthropic and OpenAI remain committed to establishing their own auditing parameters and selecting evaluators to assess their safety protocols.
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