AI Pioneers Sound Alarm Over Safety Risks and Industry Accountability

Artificial intelligence pioneers are speaking out against their former employers, calling for safeguards to protect against AI's potential risks. The controversy centers around Open AI, which has been criticized for prioritizing flashy product releases over safety considerations. Jan Leike, former head of "super alignment" efforts, left the company due to disagreements over security measures, sparking internal criticism and allegations of psychological abuse against CEO Sam Altman. Current and former employees from leading AI companies have penned an open letter outlining …

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