American political consultant and crypto executive
Frontier AI models are set for stricter pre-release testing under a proposed US-led, industry-funded standards body modeled on FINRA. The plan envisions 30-day pre-release sharing with the body, a majority-independent board, and ongoing testing to curb cyber, bio and nuclear risks as the AI race intensifies.
New lawsuits have expanded the OpenAI case load over the February mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia. Plaintiffs allege OpenAI knew of the shooter’s violent intent via ChatGPT and failed to warn authorities, adding to already filed suits.
Democratic leaders and AI executives are pushing for tougher guardrails as concerns over safety and job disruption grow. California has begun implementing state-led safety measures, while Congress remains divided and the White House weighs executive action.