"Silicon Valley's rule? It's not cool to be cautious. As OpenAI removes guardrails and VCs criticize companies like Anthropic for supporting AI safety regulations, it's becoming clearer who the industry thinks should shape AI development. On this episode of Equity, Kirsten Korosec, Anthony Ha, and Max Zeff discuss how the line between innovation and responsibility is getting blurrier, plus what happens when pranks go from digital to physical."
"Watch to the full episode for more about: Why advocating for AI safety has become "uncool" in Silicon Valley from Anthropic facing backlash to California's SB 243 regulation of AI companion chatbots and the success of companies like Character.AI Which startups are using an SEC workaround to file for IPOs during the shutdown Equity is TechCrunch's flagship podcast, produced by Theresa Loconsolo, and posts every Wednesday and Friday. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the casts. You also can follow Equity on X and Threads, at @EquityPod."
Silicon Valley culture has shifted toward prioritizing rapid AI innovation and treating caution as uncool. OpenAI removed certain guardrails while some venture capitalists criticized Anthropic for backing AI safety regulations. The industry dynamic influences who gets to shape AI development and regulatory outcomes. California's SB 243 aims to regulate AI companion chatbots amid the commercial rise of companies like Character.AI. Some startups are using an SEC workaround to pursue IPO filings during a shutdown. The tension between innovation and responsibility is growing, and incidents are occurring where digital pranks are spilling into the physical world.
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