The US Commerce Department's CAISI says Google, Microsoft, and xAI join OpenAI and Anthropic in granting early access to evaluate models prior to public release (Bloomberg)
The US Commerce Department's CAISI initiative has secured early access to evaluate AI models from major tech companies prior to public release. Google, Microsoft, xAI, OpenAI, and Anthropic are participating in this voluntary program aimed at assessing potential risks. The move reflects growing government interest in overseeing advanced AI development.
- ▪The US Commerce Department's CAISI is granting early access to evaluate AI models before public release.
- ▪Google, Microsoft, xAI, OpenAI, and Anthropic are among the companies participating in the initiative.
- ▪This collaboration allows the government to assess potential risks of advanced AI systems.
- ▪The program is voluntary and part of broader efforts to ensure AI safety and accountability.
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