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107 articles about 75 events for “AI Safety Concerns” in Politics.
“The display signalled that Trump is eager to show he is addressing growing voter concerns about AI’s dangers without imposing restrictions that could hamper the technology’s development, AI safety advocates said.”
“But Trump has proven allergic to any safety measures around rogue AI agents, instead focusing on rebranding it “Super Intelligence.””
“Some in the industry called it the “first true AI safety incident.””
“AI safety concerns The safety of AI has become a major issue in recent weeks, with some researchers warning that people building the technology believe it could kill humans within a decade.”
“The safety of AI has become a major issue in recent weeks, with some researchers warning that people building the technology believe it could kill humans within a decade.”
“The president has largely brushed aside concerns about AI development and the construction of datacenters, which power the technology.”
“The festival of diplomacy coincided with an unprecedented outpouring of concern around AI after several safety breaches, and as top researchers warned it could destroy humanity.”
“The festival of diplomacy coincided with an unprecedented outpouring of concern around AI after several safety breaches, and as top researchers warned it could destroy humanity.”
“It is a direct challenge to Trump, who has called concerns about AI safety a “hoax” – nonetheless, 27 world leaders signed up, including Macron, Canada’s Mark Carney, Germany’s Friedrich Merz and Albanese.”
“Congressional scrutiny of automated license plate readers has ramped up in recent weeks, with criticism mostly aimed at Flock Safety over the large number of law enforcement agencies it contracts with.”
““We cannot allow America to become a surveillance state where a handful of AI oligarchs profit by giving the government the power to track our every movement.””
“…-MO), chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism, invited the CEOs of Flock Safety, Axon Enterprise, Motorola Solutions, and Verkada to testify at a Sept. 23 hearing focused on the companies’ AI-powered surveillance…”
“In November 2024, the Senate committee on adopting AI that Sheldon chaired made 13 recommendations, including extending workplace safety protections to cover AI.”
“In November 2024, the Senate committee on adopting AI that Sheldon chaired made 13 recommendations, including extending workplace safety protections to cover AI.”
“The President, however, has insisted on a light regulatory touch, dismissing AI safety concerns as a hoax and warning that tougher restrictions would cause the US to lose the race against China.”
“…ump to honour Elon Musk, Nvidia’s Huang with science awards AI generated WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump is set to award billionaire Elon Musk and other tech titans with medals celebrating science and technological innovation at a summit on Oct 8,…”
“…i, who studied at a British university, had previously worked with Oman's national airline as a trainee in 2024 but was removed from flying because of concerns that he may have been influenced by radical groups from time spent in Syria, according to…”
“…, investigative bodies, like the US National Transportation Safety Board, have pushed for mandates requiring commercial aircraft to be equipped with cockpit video recorders as a backstop to other devices, despite pushback from pilots’ unions that have raised…”
“The launch of the new government platform comes as growing cyber incidents have raised concerns around the world about risks posed by uncontrollable AI, with some tech executives urging a slow-down for safety.”
“A growing list of cyber incidents revealed in recent weeks has raised concerns around the world about risks posed by uncontrollable AI, with some executives urging a slowdown for safety.”
“While the President has become a major booster of AI, those both inside and outside the industry have warned of its potential dangers, including Bill Gates' prediction that it could kill a billion people.”
“In recent weeks, US lawmakers have increasingly expressed their concerns about the safety of AI models and unveiled measures that include required testing of new systems and more disclosure about risks.”
“Federal court says U.S. government can label Anthropic a supply chain risk The growing concerns over the safety of artificial intelligence and the speed of its development have many calling for government regulation.”
“US appeals court upholds Pentagon’s blacklisting of AI startup Anthropic AI generated NEW YORK - A federal appeals court upheld on Sept 25 the Pentagon’s blacklisting of Anthropic from military contracts, handing a victory to President Donald Trump and…”
“Bessent is trying to negotiate some kind of agreement between Trump and Xi that would suggest the two countries are working together on mutual AI safety concerns.”
“On Sept. 21, Reuters reported that U.S. and Chinese officials had agreed to continue formal AI-safety talks that would include an “incident line” for communicating serious AI safety issues.”
“LISTING LIMBO: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman signaled that the company will delay its initial public offering (IPO) amid concerns about the safety and alignment of AI models given potential risks they could pose to society.”
“US Senator Mark Warner, a Virginia Democrat and a leader on technology legislation, spoke with Amodei and Altman about AI safety concerns over the weekend, his spokesperson said.”
“The warning comes as the capture of Yemeni territory along the Red Sea coastline last month by the Iran-backed Houthis has raised concerns over the safety of internet cables linking Europe and Asia.”
“However, officials will now re-examine their AI camera policy following growing public concern over surveillance systems like Verkada and Flock Safety.”
“In fact, the conversation now reaches beyond classical safety concerns, getting into AI’s impact on economic life and the environment, as well as possible responses, from alignment research to government regulation.”
“Here is the agenda for the day. 11am: Kanishka Narayan, the AI minister, gives a speech. 11am: Nigel Farage, the Reform UK leader, and Zia Yusuf, its home affairs spokesperson, hold a press conference. 11.30am: Downing Street holds a lobby briefing. 2.30pm:…”
“Labor will introduce legislation covering online safety, gas reservation and a minimum tax on discretionary trusts this week.”
“Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation authority said that airport operations were temporarily suspended pending damage and safety assessments, without specifying when flights would resume.”
“Sue Walsh, Woollahra Two articles sickened me: “Trump strikes diesel deal with Putin” and “New US sanctions aimed at crippling the ICC””
“Ukrainian drone strikes have partly disabled an AI data centre operated by Russian digital giant Yandex.”
“The frontier artificial intelligence lab disclosed its efforts in a safety report on Thursday as the general public’s concerns about the advanced technology abound.”
“But some critics say the Maanshan plant is too small to make a real difference amid the AI boom, and radioactive waste storage and the potential for accidents remain ongoing concerns.”
“…til 2027 - Saskatoon encampment removal resumes to address ‘safety concerns,’ city says - Saskatchewan MLAs racked up $10.9 million in expenses last year - Bail granted for driver in Saskatchewan crash that killed mother and daughters “We’re watching the…”
“Yet the senior FTC official reiterated to Semafor that it plans a significant probe, with it being revealed to the media due to public health and safety concerns about AI systems.”
“It would prohibit the use of Chinese technology in U.S. data centers and related infrastructure and hold companies criminally liable if their facilities power AI chatbots that undermine children’s safety.”
“According to The Washington Post, the Trump administration has tried to tie the online safety bill to other parts of its AI agenda, which includes legislation that would make it harder to regulate the technology at the state level.”
“The AI governance framework pushes for stringent standards as safety concerns about the advanced technology abound.”
“For his part, Donald Trump is something of an “accelerationist” who has called AI safety concerns a hoax.”
“AI giants pressed under oath to make key safety guarantee MAJOR HEADLINES ‘IT’S RAMPANT' — Ole Miss students, bar workers warn of culture of underage drinking, fake ID schemes and frat allegations.”
“Joseph Miller, an AI safety researcher who has suspended his doctoral studies at Oxford University to run Pause AI’s UK branch, noticed the shift while campaigning outside Brixton tube station in London.”
“Civil rights groups and former detainees have repeatedly raised concerns in lawsuits and government reports about medical care, safety and treatment at facilities around the country, including in Adelanto.”
“Earlier in the day, the Council held a hearing on AI safety featuring Anthropic whistleblower Jacob Coxon, among others.”
“When Eagle Sports Range in Cudahy, Wisconsin, removed its three Flock Safety cameras in August, general manager Saad Jaber cited broader customer privacy concerns, not misuse at the range.”
“But earlier this year, the Pentagon pressed it to remove its safety guardrails from Claude and give the military unfettered access to its AI tools.”
“According to reporting by US media, the withdrawal appears to be in response to fresh or renewed security concerns about safety on the base.”
“Trump recently made the curious decision to rename AI to "super intelligence" and has opposed moratoriums on data center construction as well as calls from AI developers like OpenAI's Sam Altman and Anthropic's Dario Amodei to slow down AI research due to…”
“This week, however, Zuckerberg, who has publicly supported Trump’s policy position that AI companies should not be rigorously regulated despite safety concerns, seemed to deploy “super intelligence” interchangeably.”
“This would involve eliminating police paperwork to free up officers for frontline operations, automating the Tube network and using AI to streamline planning to boost housebuilding.”
“Meanwhile, safety concerns, including fears that AI could destroy humanity, have been garnering more attention from lawmakers across the country and prompted OpenAI and Anthropic to call for slowing the pace of development.”
“…in right-wing politics for decades is calling on the government to implement safety guardrails on artificial intelligence (AI), especially when it comes to protecting children and ensuring that the booming technology doesn't displace American workers en…”
“What concerns me is Carney’s increasing emphasis on economic interests and corporate investment at a time when Canadians also want the federal government to protect the public interest.”
“… leader of Alberta’s most prominent separatist organization, gathered with three of his lieutenants in a boardroom not far from the executive hangars at the Calgary International Airport, where private jets shuttle in and out of the city away from prying…”
“BC NDP Leader David Eby and BC Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson crisscrossed the Okanagan Friday, making campaign promises on grocery prices, wildfire protection and public safety.”
“Trump is right to prioritize the AI race with China and look skeptically at “AI safety” proposals that are more about protecting industry’s current leaders.”
“Ottawa launches new national AI council to advise on safety, deployment Council members will offer guidance for national AI strategy Prime Minister Mark Carney has a new national council on artificial intelligence meant to provide the government with guidance…”
“…thropic chief also called for more government regulation of AI and indicated that Washington would need to coordinate an international push on AI safety amid concerns that, even if US firms shift to a more cautious pace of development, Silicon Valley’s rivals…”
“Newsom cemented that California will continue to refer to AI as artificial intelligence while stating that changing the name doesn’t change the risks or concerns associated with the development of the technology.”
“…ifornia’s attorney general has issued an investigative subpoena to OpenAI, starting an investigation into the startup as part of a broader inquiry into potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities and incidents related to its AI models, his office said on…”
“Chinese hackers have been impersonating artificial intelligence (AI) experts in the United States, including a former government official, according to a new report from cybersecurity firm Proofpoint.”
“Yes, in these turbulent times, surveillance tech vendor Flock Safety has emerged as the hero America needs, uniting a divided people in their distrust of, well, Flock Safety.”
“What’s more, 79 percent of respondents said that with respect to AI, they think safety is more important than staying at the forefront of innovation.”
“I also created the AI Safety Institute so we could accelerate our AI development responsibly and safely.”
“….-Iran war raise new questions about Iraq's ability to defend itself without U.S. air defenses. - 🎧 The Kurdish region of Iraq has been hit hard during the U.S. war with Iran, leaving its leaders concerned about their defenses, NPR's Jane Arraf tells Up…”
“Yes, the government should work with the AI companies to ensure our safety.”
“The call for regulation of ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence (AI) tools contradicts the viewpoint of the administration of United States President Donald Trump, who has balked at the idea of introducing guardrails and called warnings “hoaxes”.”
“The case concerns Tennessee's Underage Abortion Trafficking Act, which criminalizes the "recruit[ment]" of a minor for any procedure that "would constitute a criminal abortion" under Tennessee law.”
“Others raised concerns about AI safety and growing risks, two people briefed on the gathering said.”
““There's safety concerns about this, and the White House, specifically the president, doesn't seem to think we should put any guardrails in place."”
“Assuming we do avoid an AI apocalypse, vague promises of an AI cure for cancer and a universal basic income or some such to replace wages across the economy sound hollow coming from a clutch of out-of-touch billionaires with questionable moral codes in a…”
“… sense: Gas and diesel prices remain high because of the Iran war, inflation is stubborn, and the president has been arguing against a slowdown in AI research at a time when opposition to data centers and concerns about the technology’s safety are both…”
“In 2023, she had voiced concerns about the short-term risks posed by AI, such as the threat to democracy through disinformation and dissemination, as well as privacy.”
“When Trump called, he told Huang over speakerphone that he endorsed his stance and dismissed AI safety warnings as "a hoax".”
“Bessent told reporters after the talks that the US side had proposed an AI safety notification mechanism and bilateral dialogue on the issue, with a particular emphasis on national security concerns.”
“A modified National Transportation Safety Board system for AI could be highly effective.”
“Her “existential threat” framing is about AI broadly, tied to job loss, safety, and runaway systems.”
“…reme Court to intervene to allow third-country deportations AI generated WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump’s administration asked the US Supreme Court on Sept 24 to allow it to continue to deport migrants to countries other than their own without offering…”
“Alerting members, who pay an annual £4,250 subscription, the club says that the closure results from ‘a serious public safety matter’, explaining that it will remain closed for ‘a few weeks’.”
“…week’s tweet was a product of the increasing attention that AI safety has received in the media over the last few weeks, after a former employee of OpenAI and later Anthropic blew the whistle on what he considered the reckless safety policies of both…”
“Moore explains why he believes AI is moving faster than government safeguards, criticizes the White House’s approach, and raises concerns about Trump’s personal financial stake in the AI boom.”
“…essent could be President Donald Trump’s new artificial intelligence adviser, with his name emerging as a possible choice for the administration’s proposed “AI czar” role as concerns grow in Washington over the risks posed by the rapidly developing…”
“While Chinese officials have raised concerns about the dangers of AI, they have related it to more prosaic concerns, including cybersecurity and the authority of the ruling Communist Party.”
“'The big question around what the UK does - on a global level the US and China must begin to get regulation in place for safety on AI,' he said.”
“It would temporarily pause development of the most advanced AI systems until new federal safety rules are established by a new Department of Artificial Intelligence.”
“… pregnancy tests. - Kind of a fair point: How does this person still walk around in a Covid mask and at the same time so confidently wave away all AI safety concerns? pic.twitter.com/5oOKKFjRIq — Thomas Chatterton Williams (@thomaschattwill) September 17,…”
“Tim also takes on Trump’s claim that AI safety concerns are a “hoax” and his push to accelerate AI development with minimal guardrails.”