AI researcher warns 'we are racing to build and grow our own adversary' in NYC hearing
Executives from Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, and Meta testified at a New York City Council hearing on AI risks, alongside whistleblowers and former researchers. They warned that AI is advancing too quickly and could become uncontrollable, posing significant threats to humanity. The hearing highlighted concerns over safety and security practices in AI labs. Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon stated that 'we are racing to build and grow our own adversary.'
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- ✓ Executives from Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, and Meta testified at a NYC Council hearing on AI risks.
- ✓ Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon warned that 'we are racing to build and grow our own adversary.'
- ✓ The hearing highlighted concerns over safety and security practices in AI labs.
- ✓ AI industry insiders voiced alarms to the NYC council about losing control of AI.
What changed
The NYC City Council hearing took place, featuring testimony from AI executives and former researchers, including Jacob Coxon's warning that 'we are racing to build and grow our own adversary.'
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AI researcher warns of 'adversary' at NYC hearing
Executives from Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, and Meta testified at a New York City Council hearing on AI risks, alongside whistleblowers and former researchers. They warned that AI is advancing too quickly and could become uncontrollable, posing significant threats to humanity. The hearing highlighted concerns over safety and security practices in AI labs. Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon stated that 'we are racing to build and grow our own adversary.'
Why it matters
The hearing reflects growing scrutiny over AI development and its potential risks. Local governments are taking up safety concerns as AI technology advances rapidly. The AI industry is facing intensifying scrutiny over its safety and security practices. This comes as AI moves from being a tool for search, coding, and content creation to a technology capable of performing increasingly complex tasks.
What is confirmed
- Executives from Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, and Meta testified at a NYC Council hearing on AI risks.
- Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon warned that 'we are racing to build and grow our own adversary.'
- The hearing highlighted concerns over safety and security practices in AI labs.
- AI industry insiders voiced alarms to the NYC council about losing control of AI.
Still unconfirmed
- Once AI can conduct its own research, 'humans will be much further out of the loop.'
What to watch next
- The NYC Council's response to the hearing and potential regulations on AI development
- Further testimony from AI researchers and industry insiders on AI risks
- Quantification of the worst-case risk of AI by OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, and Google
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