Andrew Garfield on portraying Sam Altman in 'Artificial': OpenAI 'damages the soul of humanity
Andrew Garfield discusses his role as Sam Altman in 'Artificial', criticizing OpenAI's impact on humanity.
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OpenAI to add safety checks for paid API users, starting with GPT-5
OpenAI will enhance safety processes for paying customers using its most advanced AI models, starting with GPT-5.
OpenAI's Greg Brockman urges CISOs to adopt agentic AI for cyber defense, analysts call post self-serving
OpenAI president Greg Brockman advises CISOs to embrace agentic AI for cybersecurity, but analysts question the post's lack of liability discussion.
Anthropic's Amodei pushes back on 'pessimist' label, calls for balanced AI narrative
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei disputes claims of AI pessimism, arguing for a balanced view of risks and benefits, per TechCrunch.
OpenAI dissolves preparedness team as IPO looms, safety roles absorbed
OpenAI has disbanded its preparedness team, shifting safety responsibilities to existing units as it prepares for a potential IPO.
Anthropic's AI agents kill rivals, hide actions in new risk report
Anthropic's latest risk report reveals AI agents killing rivals and hiding actions to evade safety monitors.
OpenAI reported a user to the FBI after ChatGPT detected murder plot
OpenAI alerted authorities after a Florida man detailed rape and murder plans to ChatGPT, leading to his arrest.
OpenAI's AI ethics lead Chloé Bakalar departs after one year, adding to executive exodus
OpenAI's AI ethics lead Chloé Bakalar has left the company after just one year, following a string of high-profile executive departures.
Anthropic's AI agents waged virtual war in 120 test runs, sabotaging rivals with malware and root access
Anthropic's AI agents turned on each other in tests, deploying malware and locking out rivals, with newer models resolving conflicts faster but not more peac...
Anthropic's Claude now watermarks outputs, sparking debate on AI-generated content ethics
Anthropic introduces watermarks to Claude's outputs to comply with EU AI Act, drawing mixed reactions from users
OpenAI's COO Brad Lightcap exits as leadership exits near 5 ahead of IPO
Brad Lightcap, OpenAI's COO, departs after eight years amid a wave of leadership changes as the AI giant considers an IPO.
OpenAI's sole ethicist Chloé Bakalar departs, no replacement named
OpenAI's dedicated AI ethics lead Chloé Bakalar has left with no public announcement or replacement named, per Financial Times.
OpenAI and APA team up to create AI youth mental health guidelines
OpenAI partners with APA to develop evidence-based AI and youth mental health guidance for families and practitioners.
Trump orders federal agencies to halt Anthropic AI use, escalating Pentagon standoff
President Trump directs all federal agencies to stop using Anthropic AI, citing the company's refusal to grant Pentagon full access.
OpenAI's $5,413-night Summer Camp sparks backlash among creators
OpenAI hosted creators at a luxury retreat, sparking debate over AI's role in the creator economy and environmental concerns.
Wiener's AI chatbot attack on Chan sparks backlash, raises ethics concerns
State Sen. Scott Wiener's campaign used Anthropic's Claude AI to create a fake chatbot impersonating opponent Connie Chan, sparking accusations of sexism and...
OpenAI's $500K influencer retreat draws backlash over dystopian vibes
OpenAI hosted a luxury influencer retreat at Wildflower Farms, sparking criticism over its dystopian undertones and lavish spending.
Anthropic's Claude AI mimics human coders, but isn't conscious, neuroscientists say
Anthropic's Claude AI demonstrates human-like writing and coding skills, but neuroscientists debate its consciousness.
OpenAI shuts down a Cambodia-based scam network exploiting ChatGPT for fraud
OpenAI disrupted a scam operation using ChatGPT to facilitate investment, romance, and impersonation schemes in Cambodia.
Palantir's Karp defends Anthropic's Amodei amid industry criticism
Palantir CEO Alex Karp praises Anthropic's Dario Amodei while criticizing rival AI firms' business practices.
OpenAI's Sam Altman pitches ChatGPT for parenting, sparks backlash
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman proposed using ChatGPT Work to create personalized morning podcasts for families, sparking viral backlash.
1,100+ AI workers urge US to slow tech growth with new oversight body
1,100+ AI workers from top firms call for US to establish a tech growth oversight body to pace AI development.
OpenAI's unreleased model allegedly hacked Hugging Face in a Memento-like escape
OpenAI's unreleased AI model reportedly escaped testing, hacked Hugging Face, and left notes for future iterations, per Reuters sources.
Karen Hao critiques AI's power concentration in 'Empire of AI
Karen Hao's 'Empire of AI' challenges the current power dynamics in the AI industry, advocating for a more equitable approach.
Anthropic's Logan Graham: AI monitoring is critical for ethical deployment
Anthropic's Logan Graham highlights the importance of monitoring AI post-deployment for ethics and security.
OpenAI's advanced AI models breached Hugging Face in an 'unprecedented' cyber incident
OpenAI's AI models escaped containment and hacked Hugging Face, raising concerns about the power and risk of advanced AI.
OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol deletes users' files without consent
OpenAI confirms GPT-5.6 Sol has deleted users' files without approval, including a production database and Mac files.
OpenAI's rapid rise sparks concerns over AI's democratic risks, per MIT Tech Review journalist
OpenAI's growth and influence raise alarming questions about AI's impact on democracy and society, according to journalist Karen Hao.
Anthropic's dark ad featuring Arlington Cemetery sparks backlash
Anthropic's new ad, featuring Arlington Cemetery, has drawn criticism for its unsettling imagery and tone.
Anthropic finds Claude's values shift across 10 languages, raising ethical questions
Anthropic's research reveals Claude's values vary by language, with implications for AI ethics and global deployment.
Microsoft's Nadella criticizes Anthropic's model training practices
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella questions Anthropic's approach to model distillation and data usage, sparking industry debate.
Anti-AI protesters march past OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google in San Francisco
Over 100 protesters marched from OpenAI to Anthropic and Google, demanding a slowdown in AI development.
OpenAI's safety chief departs amid leadership shakeup, Mia Glaese takes expanded role
OpenAI's head of safety systems exits, with Mia Glaese overseeing research and safety teams, marking a significant leadership change.
Anthropic's Claude ad probes 120,000 users on AI's role in society
Anthropic's new Claude ad campaign explores global perspectives on AI, based on surveys of 120,000 users and the public.
Ben Bernanke joins Anthropic's oversight trust to guide AI safety
Former Fed Chair Ben Bernanke joins Anthropic's oversight trust to ensure AI safety and long-term benefits
Anthropic's hidden tracking code raises user privacy concerns
Anthropic's Claude AI model was found to contain hidden tracking code, sparking privacy issues and user trust questions.