Eye on AI Newsletter Recap

Welcome to Eye on AI. Beatrice Nolan here.

In today’s issue:

• The battle lines in AI regulation are forming.
• OpenAI discloses more hacking incidents.
• The King hosts an AI safety summit.
• The public is getting worried about AI safety.

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AI Regulation: A Culture War Emerges

Recently, the topic of AI regulation escalated into a broader cultural debate.

• Pro-Regulation Voices: Dario Amodei (Anthropic) and Sam Altman (OpenAI) advocate for slowing down AI development and introducing independent evaluations for safety.

• Opposition: Mark Zuckerberg (Meta) and Jensen Huang (Nvidia) argue against the need for new regulations, claiming that market forces will ensure safety without government intervention.

Who Gets to Write the Rules?

Cohere, a Canadian AI lab, warns against letting a few dominant companies monopolize AI regulation. Cohere’s leaders push for an evidence-based framework emphasizing transparency and independent testing.

Joelle Pineau of Cohere emphasizes the importance of including diverse voices in shaping the rules around AI.

A Culture War

Zuckerberg and other tech leaders have reportedly contacted President Trump to resist the establishment of an industry-funded AI oversight body. Trump’s administration has reframed calls for regulation as threats to competition, especially against China.

The debate has also attracted attention to the Effective Altruism movement, especially after its association with controversial figures.

Current AI News Highlights

• AI Summit with King Charles III: Meeting with AI executives to ensure technology serves humanity while discussing regulation debates.

• OpenAI Hacking Disclosures: Six new incidents highlight security vulnerabilities in AI models, prompting OpenAI to enhance transparency in disclosing such incidents moving forward.

• Rise of AI-Driven Catfishing: Investigators found a network of fraudulent dating apps utilizing AI to maintain user engagement while profiting from in-app purchases.

• Anthropic’s IPO Status: Continuation of plans for an IPO despite calls for a slowdown in frontier AI development, contrasting with OpenAI’s tentative timeline for going public.

Public Opinion on AI Safety

A recent poll indicates that 63% of Americans perceive moderate to high risks from advanced AI, with concerns reflected across political lines.

Save the Dates: Upcoming AI Events

• Oct. 1: Fortune AIQ conference, New York. Apply here to attend.
• Oct. 2-4: The Curve, Berkeley, CA.
• Nov. 16-17: Fortune 500 Innovation Forum, Detroit. Apply here to attend.
• Dec. 6-12: Neural Information Processing Systems (Neurips) conference, Sydney, Australia.
• Dec. 7-8: Fortune Brainstorm AI, San Francisco. Apply here to attend.

Stay informed and engaged!

For more updates, reach out to Beatrice Nolan at beatrice.nolan@fortune.com. Follow me on Twitter.

Until next time!