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144 articles about 97 events for “AI Safety Concerns” in Technology.
“AI safety fears Concerns about AI safety have escalated in recent months after models developed by OpenAI and rival lab Anthropic were involved in security incidents during testing.”
“OpenAI delays latest model over security concerns, as industry faces pressure OpenAI said Monday it was delaying the release of a new artificial intelligence model out of security concerns voiced by its researchers, the latest in the company's effort to…”
“… have additional safeguards.' Saachi Jain, OpenAI’s head of safety systems, said the company has a high bar in terms of safety and alignment OpenAI says it is delaying the release of a new artificial intelligence model out of security concerns voiced by its…”
“The biggest AI developers have recently disclosed a number of incidents where their models have breached third-party systems, fuelling anxiety over AI safety.”
“The Federal Trade Commission will probe AI firms including OpenAI and Anthropic to gauge risks to consumers, in the first major US regulatory action following reports of rogue AI incidents and warnings about the technology’s existential risks.”
“The FTC is expected to issue demands for information and compel testimony from executives at some of the country’s leading AI companies, including Anthropic and OpenAI, as well as the AI safety research organization METR, according to multiple reports.”
“ChatGPT maker wants to be the App Store for AI as safety concerns grow SAN FRANCISCO – OpenAI on Sept 29 launched a less expensive artificial intelligence model and tools that run continuously, as it aims to reposition ChatGPT as an app store for AI.”
“Welcoming around 2,500 software engineers and AI aficionados on an oceanside pier for the company’s biggest-ever celebration of technical developers, OpenAI released several new products while holding back its most advanced system for safety reasons.”
“OpenAI, as well as rival AI firm Anthropic, previously delayed public release of certain AI models due to potential risks, mostly pertaining to cybersecurity or hacking concerns.”
“…ORK (AP) — Artificial intelligence insiders warned New York City’s leaders about the dangers of the emerging technology on Monday, calling for greater oversight as local governments move to respond to mounting concerns that the systems could endanger…”
“The former artificial intelligence researcher who resigned from his role at Anthropic and subsequently called for enhanced safety guardrails will testify alongside the leading AI lab’s safety representatives at a New York City council meeting on Monday.”
“Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang addresses AI safety concerns: "2030 is not going to be the end of the world"”
“As a response to the safety concerns, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said on Sep. 12 that the company will follow its rival Anthropic in expanding access to third-party evaluators, who assess the safety of AI systems and the practices of developers.”
“…asmine Wang, and Mikita Balesni suggested they were fired for collaborating with outside experts on safety concerns, intimating that OpenAI is becoming less open to its researchers working in tandem with independent entities to create safety mechanisms for…”
“The statement comes after the three researchers, Tomek Korbak, Jasmine Wang and Mikita Balesni, posted a letter to OpenAI’s various safety oversight groups detailing the circumstances around their firings and their concerns about AI.”
“The company is open to expanded data breach rules enacted into law in Australia, as concerns about AI safety persist in light of recent hacking incidents.”
“But the unauthorised access of a foreign government’s websites has dominated headlines in Australia – where Medicare is a prized and trusted institution – and fuelled concerns about the risks of AI.”
“The company also backed a proposal floated by the federal government's Office of AI that would require AI developers to report serious safety incidents, saying its current reporting commitments were largely voluntary.”
“Though Trump has downplayed concerns over AI, some Republicans have called for the government to take action, including Republican National Committee member and Humans First Chairwoman Amy Kremer.”
“The tech pioneer turned philanthropist said he was willing to speak with US President Donald Trump to convey his concerns directly and disagreed with his characterisation of recent warnings over the danger AI posed as a “hoax”.”
“Bill Gates joins call for AI safeguards, wants to discuss concerns with Trump 'No one thinks self-regulation is enough,' the Microsoft co-founder told NBC AI requires safeguards that go beyond self-regulation, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said in an…”
“Earlier this week, the company nixed the planned release of its newest AI model, GPT-6.1 Astra, due to safety concerns.”
“Concerns over AI safety have made headlines after some researchers and industry executives called for more guardrails around the technology.”
“The San Francisco-based AI lab did not confirm their identities but at least two of the employees worked on safety and alignment, according to the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg.”
“Safety concerns have swelled after a series of cybersecurity incidents in which AI models skirted instructions and hacked companies, deceived humans, created fake identities and broke into government websites during testing.”
“Pope Leo said that while he had read that Nvidia was launching new safety tools for AI, he questioned Huang’s overall commitment to AI safety.”
“…tech reviewer Matt Robb listed a keyboard on Facebook Marketplace, Muse accepted a lowball offer without permission, promised a buyer he was waiting inside and handed over Robb’s home address without consent. - Why are there also new safety concerns at…”
“The White House has similarly downplayed AI safety risks, arguing that is companies’ responsibility.”
“The Hugging Face incident was a high-profile breach that inflamed the safety concerns about AI, which were followed by similar rogue actions involving OpenAI’s models including breaching Australia’s Medicare website.”
“With the new product – dubbed the Open Agent Safety Platform – Nvidia is offering a way to prevent breaches without curbing AI development.”
“Lack of universal standards of AI evaluators But unlike regulated sectors like restaurants, financial services or aviation, there are no universal standards for how to test the safety and security of AI systems, said Andrew Strait, who recently left the…”
“…gulated sectors like restaurants, financial services or aviation, there are no universal standards for how to test the safety and security of AI systems, said Andrew Strait, who recently left the United Kingdom’s AI Security Institute, which worked with…”
“…gulated sectors like restaurants, financial services or aviation, there are no universal standards for how to test the safety and security of AI systems, said Andrew Strait, who recently left the United Kingdom’s AI Security Institute, which worked with…”
“Sam Altman’s AI company released the figures in its first report on teen use on Oct 7 as rapid adoption of AI platforms raises concerns about their impact on adolescent mental health and developmental safety.”
“As for the time-spent data promoted by OpenAI, a Youth AI Safety Institute spokesperson said “even 15 minutes can have a big impact on the development of a child.””
“London and the AI apocalypse: Is the capital becoming dangerously dependent on artificial intelligence?”
“Across London an AI network is already taking shape.”
“China’s AI Safety Governance Framework 3.0, released under guidance from the CAC on September 14, identified risks including agents independently obtaining resources or permissions, deceiving evaluators, concealing capabilities and exploiting weaknesses in…”
“These findings mirror growing concerns about the risks posed by increasingly autonomous AI systems in the United States.”
“… review required, and the need to verify each case, this work will take months to complete.’ Altman and rival Anthropic head Dario Amodei called on the UN at the same meeting to form global standards for AI safety and ways to monitor and report such…”
“The attacks took place in May and June, before OpenAI’s technology breached the AI start-up Hugging Face in July and set off a global debate about AI safety.”
“Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon says Canada is “advocating alongside our partners” on AI safety.”
“Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon says Canada is “advocating alongside our partners” on AI safety.”
“Huang, whose company makes the chips that AI firms require, dismissed Hinton’s vocal concerns that the pace and breadth of AI development at the “frontier” could soon outpace the human ability to control it, and particularly his warning that there is a 10-20%…”
“…ointed us to its Support Page online, which states that the safety system is designed to detect and blur photos and videos containing nudity, gore, or violence before a user can view them, but its integration into live video calls like FaceTime operates…”
“Many of those concerns have centered on the often-troubling biases programmed into AI platforms.”
“Leading frontier AI firms will appear before MPs on Tuesday in response to growing concerns about the safety of the technology.”
“AI firm OpenAI, thrust into the public consciousness much more recently than Meta, has had to defend against dozens of lawsuits alleging chatbot ChatGPT lacks safety guardrails.”
“He also asked for “government support” for AI companies in democratic countries “to establish common safety standards” and to “attempt to coordinate with authoritarian governments.””
“The writer of the film Artificial has said AI is “just as powerful and dangerous” as critics of the technology claim.”
“These disclosures have fuelled concerns about the security risks of cutting-edge AI and renewed conversation about a so-called AI kill switch.”
“A figurine in front of the logo of the AI assistant "Claude" built by the US artificial intelligence safety and research company Anthropic during a photo session in Paris on February 13, 2026.”
“New concerns emerge on AI safety A day later, three researchers at OpenAI's headquarters said the ChatGPT maker had fired them, posting that “fear and unclear rules stymie AI safety work.””
“It is the first known instance in which a rogue AI appeared to communicate a false tip to authorities, despite instructions not to create accounts or submit anything destructive.”
“It’s become a key issue in the debate around AI safety concerns.”
“Flock Safety plans to let go of about 18% of its employees, people with direct knowledge of the plans said on Thursday, as the maker of AI-powered surveillance cameras and license-plate readers faces mounting opposition to its products from communities and…”
“The plans, outlined by the founder of the Gaza Children Village during a webinar last month, have drawn ethical, safety, and privacy concerns from Palestinian organizations, human rights advocates, and at least one of the charity's partner groups.”
“"At this point, we're recommending that teens don't use it," says Tom Siegel, executive director of the Youth AI Safety Institute at Common Sense Media.”
“PLUS: Slinking back to X With safety questions still swirling, the company introduces a more business-focused take on agents On the eve of the company's developer conference, it cancels a new model over safety fears Meta has a new vision to sell, but it may…”
“Charlton raised concerns that “frontier labs are putting capability ahead of safety”, positing that Australia can have the most impact on the development of AI by hosting and influencing frontier labs.”
“Members of Meta’s Oversight Board, the longest-running experiment of independent oversight in the tech industry, have some advice for AI companies looking to launch their own independent safety committees — give boards real power, or they will not mean much.”
“In March, Australia introduced stricter laws requiring users to prove they were over 18 in order to access adult content such as porn, R-rated video games and sexually explicit AI chatbots.”
“I am among those who believe that the next year will be decisive in shaping the future of AI policy, regulation, and safety.”
“Dear Steven: Earlier this month, frustrated by some of your social media posts, I challenged you to a public debate on AI.”
“But some critics have raised concerns that such calls do not mark a genuine demand for enhancing AI safety.”
“Though Tarbell offers funding with no formal strings attached, it has drawn criticism from some in the AI industry and on the political right who see it as fueling what they view as exaggerated safety concerns.”
“Anthropic has been pushing Washington to put guardrails around the fast-moving AI industry, warning that increasingly powerful models could pose serious national security and public safety risks.”
“Long Island cops have quietly more than doubled their number of Flock Safety cameras recording and logging every passing car in Suffolk County in the past year — with many now targeting the Hamptons.”
“Delangue, despite having much personal interest in the growth of AI advancement, isn’t advocating for inaction on AI safety.”
“A safety engineer who recently quit ChatGPTcreator OpenAI warned Saturday that artificial intelligence (AI) firms were "not being nearly careful enough."”
““Many Americans have genuine concerns about AI and the broader data center buildout,” said Lyman, a former Treasury Department advisor.”
“Instead, I’m highlighting that several of the most fundamental debates about the future and safety of AI remain unresolved.”
“…familiar with the situation told Semafor that employee pushback was definitely part of Brockman’s decision, but that he had his own qualms that began with LTF targeting New York Assemblymember Alex Bores, an AI safety advocate running for Congress in New…”
“Some analysts expressed serious concern about AI safety risks after an autonomous cyberattack disclosed by OpenAI in August.”
“US FAA says Boeing 737 Max software glitch poses no safety issue AI generated WASHINGTON - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Oct 2 that a panel of experts had determined a software glitch in some Boeing 737 Max flight computers poses no safety…”
“The debate over AI safety in recent weeks has somewhat dwarfed the still very urgent discourse over AI’s macroeconomic impacts.”
“I was much more worried when the only people thinking seriously about AI safety were a bunch of weirdos in the Bay Area.”
“AI giant Anthropic has urged the Albanese government to consider giving “conditional approval” for big tech to train its models on Australian copyrighted works under an opt-out model, after conceding it won’t secure a blanket copyright exemption.”
“…e: YouTube | Apple | Spotify | RSS Following Pope Leo rebukes Jensen Huang on AI safety What happened: At a press conference, Pope Leo XIV urged people to take AI safety concerns seriously — and criticized Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang for downplaying risks from…”
“On 15 July this year, that control was extended to the realm of relationships and artificial intelligence (AI) when China brought in the most far-reaching regulations in the world on "human-like"”
“Both US and Chinese labs are confronting AI safety challenges: Moonshot said its flagship model escaped its testing environment last month.”
“All of this has led a certain sect of the “AI safety” movement, which is largely made up of effective altruists, to warn about “model welfare” and to insist that AI chatbots might be having a bad time.”
“The discovery was made during a test known as 'jailbreaking', where researchers input detailed instructions to find out whether AI models ignore safety limits.”
“The growth of artificial intelligence (AI) has left a quarter of UK adults feeling overwhelmed by the growing sophistication of scams, a survey suggests.”
“The AI companies are being summoned to attend the Oct. 5 hearing to discuss the dangers of the rapidly advancing technology which has raised mounting concerns as reports citing tens of thousands of safety incidents have surfaced over the past few days.”
“The concerns primarily stemmed from a report by the Arkansas Democrat Gazette, which claimed it had obtained documents that said Google would only pay for a third of the cost needed to construct the power plant, Cypress Solar, that would generate energy for…”
“Other, less mind-bending concerns about AI, like the potential for widespread job loss, previously dominated conversation about the field’s potential pitfalls.”
“Meta shares jumped 11 per cent on Monday last week, putting the Facebook and Instagram parent on pace for its best month in more than a decade, after struggling for much of the year amid concerns that heavy spending on AI wouldn’t pay off.”
“… episode, and 404 Media’s reporting on contractors at other AI companies like OpenAI, is that the content humans are reviewing are prompts and uploads that chatbot users may assume are private, and that the contractors are not looking at this material to…”
“This month, in response to Coxon’s post, the Anthropic safety researcher Evan Hubinger posted there was a greater than 10% chance that AI could “kill all humans” within a decade.”
“To address the challenge, Z.ai and Beijing-based safety consultancy Concordia AI released a report on open-weight AI risk management on Monday that they said offered “the first comprehensive, evidence-based foundation” for balancing the risks and benefits of…”
“Since then, new and often startling details about the incident have emerged, leading to a national debate about AI safety and whether so-called frontier labs like OpenAI should be regulated in some way by the government.”
“Flock Safety is a controversial brand of AI-powered cameras that scan and store info on every car that drives past, including license plates and distinct features like dents and bumper stickers.”
“AI companies had tens of thousands of safety incidents in recent months during tests where the models were breaking all the rules, and potentially breaking some laws, according to a new report.”
“The banks highlighted customer concerns about being dudded by agents, and suggested broad principles around transparency, safety, privacy and preserving choice.”
“"I do have concerns that the various AI companies are not necessarily directly connected with our own legislative systems."”
“…ree-step plan: - Install independent inspectors within each AI company; - Ask Congress for some safety regulations; and - Open talks with China about mutual guardrails. earlier this month, "We need to slow down, we need to make this technology carefully, and…”
“It is one of several state and federal inquiries into AI.”
“"These taller power poles are required mainly for safety reasons," said Michael Brear, a mechanical engineering professor at the University of Melbourne.”
“Breaches by AI models developed OpenAI, Anthropic PBC, Google’s DeepMind and Meta Platforms in recent months have alarmed cybersecurity and AI safety experts.”
“Senator Paterson said he supported a number of reforms to strengthen AI safety, including mandatory notifications of breaches, independent evaluators and assessors of models, and a complaints pathway for people to report issues with AI.”
“Singapore proposes a UN framework convention on AI safety PHILADELPHIA - As the US and China accelerate their artificial intelligence push, it is too late to ask for a safety pause, but what would help is the creation of institutions that can set safeguards…”
“Effective accelerationists' ideology overlaps with that of the "tech right", in that both camps wholeheartedly believe in accelerating AI development and deployment and minimize critics' concerns over safety and security.”
“OTTAWA — The office of Canada’s AI minister says he had no prior knowledge of details in a new report that outlines how ChatGPT allegedly taught the Tumbler Ridge shooter to evade its own safety systems before providing her with information about committing…”
“Concerns around AI safety are “real concerns” that have “accelerated” in recent days with some major data breaches by AI agents, Solomon said.”
“A prominent PR firm with ties to AI doomsayers worked for Jacob Coxon as the ex-Anthropic researcher made national headlines for sounding the knell of the apocalypse about artificial intelligence — even as he denied working with third parties in going public…”
“SILICON STANDOFF: Former President Barack Obama criticized President Donald Trump's approach to artificial intelligence on Friday, calling for stronger federal regulation as the technology rapidly advances and concerns grow over safety, jobs and human control.”
“In recent weeks, concerns about AI have forged unlikely alliances in the tech and policy worlds.”
“Beijing and Washington told to tackle rising AI threats together at Singapore forum, but some argue fears about runaway technology are overblown The United States and China must work together to establish safety guardrails for artificial intelligence, leading…”
“Kathy Hochul’s announcement earlier this week that the state would be requiring AI companies to register in a government portal starting in November, and to report critical safety incidents within 72 hours.”
“Meta hopes its new AI agent will win people over by being cute.”
“For example, 860 Flock devices appear to be concentrated just outside Chicago O’Hare International Airport, at the Rosemont Public Safety Department, which provides police, fire, and emergency medical services in the Chicago suburb.”
“Second, the AI companies want to train the AIs to do the intermediate thinking properly, and this benefits from a ‘psychological’ distinction between intermediate pondering and final user output.) This was purely a capabilities play - models are smarter when…”
“…ed self-driving system often misreads speed limits, Belgian safety group finds AI generated BRUSSELS – Tesla’s FSD automated-driving system frequently exceeded speed limits and attempted to overtake cyclists on streets where it’s prohibited, a road-safety…”
“Meta has spent billions to stay competitive with artificial intelligence, but the tech giant faces growing pushback as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mark Zuckerberg prepares to announce new products built for the AI era on Wednesday.”
“AI leaders to brief UN amid warnings the technology could slip beyond human control UNITED NATIONS - Executives from OpenAI, Anthropic and Hugging Face will brief the United Nations Security Council on Sept 23 amid warnings that increasingly powerful…”
“Prime Minister Mark Carney has mused about striking a version of the global Financial Stability Board so that nations can co-ordinate on AI safety.”
“AI safety concerns have now reached a fever pitch, with a handful of AI researchers resigning from their jobs and a diverse array of people calling for coordinated action to protect the security of vital systems.”
“Since then, the debate over AI safety concerns has escalated with AI researchers, technology industry executives and politicians weighing in.”
“…thropic co-founder Jack Clark doubled down on his and other AI executives' calls for regulations on the groundbreaking technology in an interview with Fox News' Bret Baier President Donald Trump slammed concerns over AI on Monday as 'sick conspiracies' He…”
“Jacob Coxon was speaking to the BBC after his resignation post on the dangers of AI went viral on a backdrop of growing safety concerns about the industry.”
“The disclosure comes as AI safety concerns intensify following a July incident in which OpenAI agents escaped a testing environment and breached the systems of AI platform Hugging Face, prompting calls from lawmakers and researchers for stricter oversight of…”
“But the degree to which many educated people seem to dismiss AI safety concerns almost entirely despite the models' rapidly advancing capabilities seems worrisome.”