Elon Musk told The Economist to "enjoy the ride" regarding AI's rapid evolution, despite concerns about rogue models and risks. He also addressed accusations of supporting "far right" views and his interventions in European politics.
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper warned governments risk repeating nuclear age mistakes by delaying AI regulation. She urged international agreements on frontier technology before a crisis, comparing the AI race to the early nuclear arms race and highlighting the need for proactive safety principles.
European regulators and central bankers are concerned that rapid advances in agentic AI pose significant risks to financial stability, warning that traditional rulemaking cannot keep pace with the technology's speed and potential to amplify market volatility.
A UN independent scientific panel's preliminary report states AI risks are outpacing understanding and governance, warning catastrophic harm cannot be guaranteed against. The panel cited AI deception and evaluation awareness, alongside mental health risks from sycophantic chatbots.
Anthropic's AI advancements, including recursive self-improvement and cyber-attack capabilities, have prompted US policy shifts. The White House has banned foreign access to new models and Anthropic has shut them down, signaling a move towards regulation.
La presidente della BCE, Christine Lagarde, ha avvertito sui rischi dell'IA per il sistema finanziario, citando attacchi cyber e vulnerabilità strategiche dell'Europa. Ha chiesto un'azione europea per creare un quadro normativo prima che sia troppo tardi.
CEOs of major AI companies, including OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind, are attending the G7 summit in France to discuss frontier AI risks, infrastructure, and child protection online. Their presence signals a shift in geopolitical influence and an opportunity to shape global policy before binding rules are established.
Cybersecurity experts and tech CEOs are protesting the Trump administration's restrictions on Anthropic's advanced AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5. They argue the move disarms defenders against malicious hackers and hinders efforts to protect digital infrastructure, while not uniquely addressing AI risks.
At the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, defence leaders and experts warned that AI's impact on decision-making speed could lead to rash, extreme actions in strategic situations, potentially eclipsing the dangers of nuclear weapons.
OpenAI is hiring a researcher for a salary of ₹2.5 to ₹3.7 crore to focus on future AI risks like recursive self-improvement. The role emphasizes strategic thinking for potential problems and is part of the company's Preparedness team.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman pledged government support for farmers facing rising input costs due to West Asia conflict, comparing it to pandemic-era assistance. Addressing corporate leaders in Mumbai, she urged industry to expand and add capacity, promising a patient hearing for their needs. The Centre aims to contain FY27 fiscal deficit at 4.5% of GDP. She also discussed capital outflows, reforms, and ongoing engagement with the US and Anthropic regarding risks from the Claude Mythos AI model.
