… But it's a bad idea to weaken liability, which in most states is the most significant form of legal accountability for AI companies that's already in place." Anthropic testified last week in favor of another Illinois state bill, SB 3261, which would be one of the nation’s strongest AI safety laws i… …
… When the Illinois bill first began attracting attention, its sponsor said it was “an initiative of OpenAI.” But after it was widely criticized, including by the governor of Illinois, OpenAI put out a statement claiming it had never supported the liability safe harbor provision. …
… Musk’s status as an OpenAI competitor—who could benefit significantly if the case goes his way—has raised serious questions about whether he’s the right person to bring it before a jury. A settlement out of court is still possible, though legal experts and people close to the case say it’s unlikely. …
… In states where abortion remains legal, reproductive information might find its way into the hands of marketers instead. …
… He admits that, to the untrained eye, Fishtank can seem “evil,” but he believes that self-actualization is at its core. “Negativity is the most powerful force,” he tells me. “People’s attention won’t be grasped unless there’s something dramatic, controversial, fucked-up happening.” But once they’re… …