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technology1 month ago•2 min saved

Profit pressures risk AI safety, warns Guardian editorial

The Guardian editorial argues that while some AI warnings are cautious, a wave of safety researchers quitting signals firms prioritizing short-term profits over safeguards, risking unsafe products as AI expands into government and daily life; monetizing chat interfaces and leadership moves at OpenAI and Anthropic illustrate commercial pressure influencing direction, prompting a call for strong state regulation and adherence to the International AI Safety Report 2026, especially after the US and UK declined to sign it.

via The Guardian|

#ai-safety #ethics-governance #openai

climate-change2 years ago•5 min saved

Big Oil's Climate Pledges Crumble as Global Heat Records Soar

Despite the Earth experiencing record-breaking heat and scientists warning of the urgent need to phase out fossil fuels, major oil companies are quietly walking back on their climate pledges and expanding fossil fuel production. Companies like BP, ExxonMobil, and Shell have scaled back emission reduction goals, withdrawn funding for low-carbon fuel initiatives, and failed to increase investments in renewable energy. Experts argue that these actions demonstrate the industry's focus on record profits rather than addressing the climate crisis. Critics highlight the industry's history of blocking climate action and call for stronger regulation and a transition away from fossil fuels.

via The Guardian US|

#climate-change #climate-pledges #energy-transition