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AI safety regulation
Coverage of AI safety regulation in the Nexus archive.
OpenAIorganization2James Uthmeierperson1Sam Altmanperson1ChatGPTtopic1product liability lawtopic1Florida Attorney Generalorganization1Alex Boresperson1Anthropicorganization1Palantir Technologiesorganization1Andreessen Horowitz (a16z)organization1Leading the Futureorganization1New York's 12th congressional districtplace1
- The lawsuits that could give AI its ‘Big Tobacco’ moment
Florida's Republican Attorney General James Uthmeier sued OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging ChatGPT poses mental health and public safety risks. The lawsuit uses product liability law similar to past cases against tobacco companies and social media platforms. AI companies fear a 'Big Tobacco' moment as federal AI regulation remains stalled.
- AI tried to bury this politician — now people have actually heard of him
AI companies Anthropic and OpenAI have spent millions battling over AI regulation in New York's 12th congressional district, inadvertently elevating obscure candidate Alex Bores. A super PAC funded by OpenAI, Palantir, and a16z executives has targeted Bores, whose AI safety legislation made him a focal point in the AI regulation debate.