Elon Musk's xAI safety whisperer joins Scale AI as an advisor
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Dan Hendrycks, renowned for advocating AI safety, has recently joined Scale AI as an advisor. His extensive connections in the industry may enhance Scale's influence, especially with ties to the Trump administration.
Hendrycks, the executive director of the Center for AI Safety, emphasizes the dangers of AI, including potential bioweapons, rogue autonomous agents, and more severe cyberattacks, highlighting the urgent need for safety regulations.
The pursuit of California's SB-1047, addressing advanced AI development safety standards, faced intense resistance from the tech sector, contrasting the desires to innovate versus the imperative to regulate.
Despite the bill's passage through the legislative process, it was ultimately vetoed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom, reflecting the contentious landscape surrounding AI regulation and safety.
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