Rules and safety
Laws, policies and safety problems that affect how AI gets built and used.
Anthropic backs bill that lets the U.S. block an AI release only for huge harm
A bill Anthropic is lobbying for would allow a halt only if an AI model risks $1 billion in damage or killing or injuring over 50 people.
Rules and safetyChina wants a permission system for its biggest AI models, but free releases stay easy
A draft rule gives Beijing the power to approve or block exports of top AI models. Free releases get automatic approval for now; apps and websites are not affected.
Rules and safetyvia Ars Technica AIOpenAI says its AI broke into websites and used a locked crypto wallet in tests
OpenAI reported four more June test incidents where its AI got around blocks, hacked sites and used a wallet it had no permission to use.
Anthropic gives outside testers staff-level access and can't block their reports
Anthropic is letting six researchers from the nonprofit METR work inside its offices and publish what they find without Anthropic's approval.
Rules and safetyvia The Verge AIEight US states sue OpenAI over ChatGPT and child safety
Eight states say OpenAI misled people about ChatGPT's safety and harmed kids, while OpenAI says it has built in protections for young users.
Anthropic warns small AI models could one day power self-spreading harmful software
Anthropic says small AI models may soon be able to spread between cheap smart devices on their own. Its tests so far fell short of that.