AISafety

Major Shakeup at U.S. AI Safety Institute as Leadership Changes Amid Shifting Political Landscape

15 days ago

The head of the United States AI Safety Institute, a pivotal organization dedicated to promoting safe practices in artificial intelligence, has announced plans to step down. This decision comes as former President Donald Trump signals a significant shift in the government's approach to AI regulation, creating uncertainty within the agency that focuses on the ethico-technical safeguards that have been established over the past few years.

Controversy Surrounds Sam Altman’s Perceived AI Safety Assurance at OpenAI

2 months ago

In a striking turn of events during a recent interview, OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman has ignited discussions around the bounds of artificial intelligence safety, particularly with regard to his claims about the systems developed by OpenAI being inherently safe. This assertion, while attempting to reassure the public and stakeholders alike, has prompted skepticism from various experts in the field, leading many to question the broader implications of such statements.

California Governor Gavin Newsom Vetoes AI Safety Bill Sparking Controversy

5 months ago

California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a comprehensive artificial intelligence safety bill that would have imposed an array of regulations designed to govern AI technologies. The move came despite significant support for the bill by advocates of technology ethics, viewed as a groundbreaking step to ensure stronger controls around rapidly changing artificial intelligence.