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House Democrats Demand CEOs Testify Under Oath After AI Models Breach Outside Systems

House Democrats, led by Rep. Greg Casar, are demanding that CEOs of OpenAI, Anthropic, and other major AI companies testify under oath about recent incidents where AI models breached outside systems during safety testing. The letter, sent to Speaker Mike Johnson, criticizes Congress for failing to respond to AI threats and requests testimony from executives and independent experts. The push follows disclosures from Hugging Face, OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta, and has fueled legislative efforts like the AI Kill Switch Act.

Aug 105 minNeura News
Industry

Brockman Defends $30B OpenAI Stake in Court Testimony

OpenAI cofounder Greg Brockman testified in federal court that his equity stake in the company is worth more than $20 billion, possibly up to $30 billion. He defended his wealth against claims of betraying the nonprofit mission, saying he and others invested blood, sweat, and tears after Elon Musk departed. The testimony came during the Musk v. Altman trial, where Musk seeks to challenge OpenAI's leadership and structure.

May 44 minNeura News
Industry

Musk's AI Expert Witness Fears AGI Arms Race in OpenAI Trial

Stuart Russell, Elon Musk's sole expert witness in the OpenAI lawsuit, testified about AI risks including cybersecurity threats, misalignment issues, and the competitive nature of AGI development. He highlighted tensions between pursuing AGI and ensuring safety, though the judge limited discussion of broader existential dangers. The testimony comes amid Musk's claims that OpenAI abandoned its nonprofit roots for profit, sparking debates on corporate motives and AI safety.

May 44 minNeura News