Biological attacks

Anthropic is hiring experts to prevent AI misuse in areas like nuclear weapons, explosives, and cybercrime, offering salaries in the mid- to upper-$200Ks. The company emphasizes safety testing to avoid catastrophic outcomes, aligning with its belief in AI's real-world risks.

Sam Altman, OpenAI CEO, outlines a comprehensive blueprint for AI governance, emphasizing urgent regulatory and tax reforms to address risks like cyberattacks and biological threats. The proposal includes a Public Wealth Fund, robot taxes, and AI access rights, comparing the need for action to historical social contracts like the New Deal.