Obama Urges Democrats on AI

Dario Amodei proposes a method to regulate the most advanced models and receives positive signals from Sam Altman and Elon Musk. In this climate of security alert, Barack Obama urges Democrats to define a public strategy and makes himself available to advise AI leaders, while political reactions become tense on both sides.

Amodei details a regulatory framework, Altman and Musk agree

On Saturday, Dario Amodei presented a comprehensive method aimed at regulating the frontier of AI systems. This initiative would allow independent safety evaluators to access major companies and their models, and propose the establishment of shared safety standards among industry players. On social media, Sam Altman and Elon Musk welcomed this initiative. Sam Altman clarified that OpenAI would commit to allowing independent evaluators access similar to that of employees.

A resignation at Anthropic raises security concerns

An AI researcher has left Anthropic, claiming that large companies in the sector are rushing towards self-improving superintelligence and "playing with our lives." This resignation comes as concerns about the safety of the most advanced AI systems intensify.

Obama calls for a Democratic direction and offers his support to AI leaders

Barack Obama is urging Democrats to make AI a central priority and to develop a clear plan to address its economic impacts and security challenges. He emphasizes that technology is advancing rapidly in private hands and believes it can pose dangers if not regulated, but also offers benefits, particularly for the development of drugs that could help cure diseases. Obama hopes that if Democrats regain the majority in the House, they will establish a framework for public discussion on AI. He has also offered to be a point of contact for industry leaders and has spoken with Dario Amodei (Anthropic) and Sam Altman (OpenAI). These statements were made Thursday during a Democratic fundraising event, where he was interviewed by Hakeem Jeffries following a question from him about the strategy to adopt. Obama's office provided a partial transcript of the exchange.

Jeffries supports, Trump defends American advantage and a federal framework

Hakeem Jeffries backed Obama's call for decisive action on AI and criticized Republicans for abandoning their responsibility to govern. On Sunday, Donald Trump addressed the issue of AI security during a conversation with reporters in Ireland, stating that the United States is, in his view, the most advanced nation in the world and that he wants to maintain this superiority, as "whoever wins in AI wins." Earlier this year, his administration proposed a federal bill that would take precedence over state legislations and place the responsibility for children's safety on parents. Trump indicated that it is possible to implement safeguards while considering that many negative elements raise issues that, in his opinion, should not be raised.