May 17, 2024 Former OpenAI leader blasts company for ignoring ‘safety culture’ Jan Leike, a coleader in the company’s superalignment group, wrote on X that OpenAI’s safety culture has ‘taken a backseat to shiny products.’ BY Chris Morris Not all the departures from OpenAI have been on the best of terms. Jan Leike, a coleader in … Continue reading Former OpenAI leader blasts company for ignoring ‘safety culture’
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X names its third head of safety in less than two years
X names its third head of safety in less than two years The role had been empty since last June when Ella Irwin resigned following criticism from Elon Musk. Karissa Bell Wed, Apr 3, 2024 NurPhoto via Getty Images X has named a new head of safety nearly a year after the last executive … Continue reading X names its third head of safety in less than two years
X confirms it blocked Taylor Swift searches to ‘prioritize safety’
X confirms it blocked Taylor Swift searches to ‘prioritize safety’ The move comes after nonconsensual pornographic deepfakes of the singer went viral last week. Cheyenne MacDonald Sun, Jan 28, 2024 Reuters / Reuters X has confirmed it’s preventing users from searching Taylor Swift’s name after pornographic deepfakes of the artist began circulating on the … Continue reading X confirms it blocked Taylor Swift searches to ‘prioritize safety’
OpenAI introduces new governance model for AI safety oversight
OpenAI introduces new governance model for AI safety oversight Maxwell William / Last Updated: Dec 19, 2023 OpenAI has introduced a new governance structure that grants its board the authority to withhold the release of AI models, even if company leadership has deemed them safe, according to a recent Bloomberg report. The decision, detailed … Continue reading OpenAI introduces new governance model for AI safety oversight
Tesla recalls 2 million cars in order to fix Autopilot safety controls
Tesla recalls over 2 million cars to fix Autopilot safety controls An over-the-air update will address safety concerns over potential ‘driver misuse’ of Autopilot. Steve Dent Wed, Dec 13, 2023 Tesla Following a two-year investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Tesla will recall over 2 million vehicles to address Autopilot safety … Continue reading Tesla recalls 2 million cars in order to fix Autopilot safety controls
Tragic accident spurs Amazon safety reevaluation
Tragic accident spurs Amazon safety reevaluation Deanna Ritchie / Last Updated: Nov 29, 2023 A devastating event unfolded in May at an Amazon distribution center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The incident led to the death of 20-year-old employee Caes Gruesbeck, who was tragically caught in the machinery while trying to clear a blockage on … Continue reading Tragic accident spurs Amazon safety reevaluation
Internal memo says Sam Altman’s firing wasn’t due to ‘malfeasance’ or OpenAI safety practices
Internal memo says Sam Altman’s firing wasn’t due to ‘malfeasance’ or OpenAI safety practices The message to staff, sent by COO Brad Lightcap, was obtained by Axios and The New York Times. Cheyenne MacDonald Sat, Nov 18, 2023 Carlos Barria / reuters An internal memo sent to OpenAI staff on Saturday after former CEO … Continue reading Internal memo says Sam Altman’s firing wasn’t due to ‘malfeasance’ or OpenAI safety practices
SpaceX workers face above-average injury rates as Musk prioritizes Mars over safety, report finds
SpaceX workers face above-average injury rates as Musk prioritizes Mars over safety, report finds A Reuters investigation found hundreds of previously unreported injuries. Cheyenne MacDonald Sun, Nov 12, 2023 Veronica Cardenas / reuters A Reuters investigation into unsafe working conditions at SpaceX has uncovered more than 600 injuries going back to 2014 that have … Continue reading SpaceX workers face above-average injury rates as Musk prioritizes Mars over safety, report finds
Discord’s latest teen safety blitz starts with content filters and automated warnings
Discord’s latest teen safety blitz starts with content filters and automated warnings The features come after a recent report found the company was failing to protect young users. Igor Bonifacic Updated Fri, Oct 20, 2023 Discord Discord is introducing new safeguards to protect young users. On Thursday, the company announced Teen Safety Assist. The … Continue reading Discord’s latest teen safety blitz starts with content filters and automated warnings
Despite wide support, the Kids Online Safety Act will not fix the youth mental health crisis
By María P. Angel October 13, 2023 A week ago, Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren signed as cosponsor of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), which has a good chance of becoming law. The purpose of this bill is to address the youth mental health crisis that many attribute to the use of social media. Among other proposed measures, KOSA’s duty of care would require social media platforms to … Continue reading Despite wide support, the Kids Online Safety Act will not fix the youth mental health crisis