It’s unclear whether the government would be required to inform the general public in the event an AI model becomes sentient.
Artificial intelligence firms OpenAI and Anthropic recently agreed to give the US AI Safety Institute early access to any “major” new AI models developed by their respective firms.
While the deal was purportedly signed over mutual safety concerns, it’s unclear exactly what the government’s role would be in the event of a technology breakthrough with significant safety implications.
OpenAI CEO and cofounder Sam Altman regarded the deal as a necessary step in a recent post on the X social media platform.
