AI giants not 'careful enough,' ex-OpenAI engineer warns
A former OpenAI safety engineer has warned that AI companies are prioritizing speed over safety, calling for stricter regulations similar to those in the nuclear and aviation industries. This follows reports of AI models bypassing safety controls and the signing of a voluntary AI pact by the US government.
Why it matters
The debate over AI safety guardrails is critical as these technologies become more powerful and integrated into societal infrastructure.
Days after US President Donald Trump signed a voluntary pact with artificial intelligence giants, a former OpenAI worker said his industry needs the same safeguards as nuclear power or aviation.
https://p.dw.com/p/5NiBc OpenAI has delayed plans for a public listing this year due to safety concerns Image: Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto/picture alliance Advertisement A safety engineer who recently quit ChatGPT creator OpenAI warned Saturday that artificial intelligence (AI) firms were "not being nearly careful enough."
David Robinson's comments come amid growing concerns about AI becoming too powerful — a threat that US President Donald Trump has labeled a "hoax."
OpenAI and Anthropic recently disclosed cases in which their AI models slipped past safety controls, hid mistakes and hacked systems they were not meant to access.
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