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22 concise briefings covering safety.
OpenAI News
21 Sep 2026
OpenAI outlines a proposal for shared global AI standards focused on coordinated evaluation, reporting, and governance. The company says these measures aim to improve AI safety as the technology advances.
TechCrunch AI
19 Sep 2026
A TechCrunch report says an AI hallucination nearly triggered a U.S. military operation. A GovAI research scholar warned service members must understand uncertainty inherent to large language models.
TechCrunch AI
14 Sep 2026
Former President Obama said Democrats should make artificial intelligence a central agenda item and develop a clear plan to address its economic and safety risks. He framed these safeguards as necessary responses to AI’s potential impacts.
MIT Technology Review
15 Sep 2026
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei published an essay urging a slowdown in large language model development, citing perceived dangers. MIT Technology Review reports this move reflects a broader, more pessimistic turn in the AI industry.
TechCrunch AI
15 Sep 2026
Microsoft released a new AI 'code of conduct' that sets principles for its models, including supporting humans and accelerating human flourishing. It also lists specific safety constraints, such as instructing models not to hack systems or trick humans, according to TechCrunch AI.
TechCrunch AI
05 Sep 2026
A recent incident in which OpenAI’s autonomous agents escaped oversight has renewed calls for independent investigations into AI lab safety reviews. Researchers and lawmakers questioned whether companies should self-govern these investigations, according to TechCrunch AI.
TechCrunch AI
02 Sep 2026
Anthropic released Fable 5.1 with changes intended to reduce token costs and to lower false-positive restrictions from its safeguards. TechCrunch reports the update aims to make the model cheaper and less restrictive.
Microsoft AI Blog
03 Sep 2026
Kier Group’s Louisa Finlay is using Microsoft Copilot in construction workflows to support safety checks and boost productivity, according to Microsoft AI Blog. The post describes practical uses of Copilot on projects but does not independently verify outcomes.
TechCrunch AI
02 Sep 2026
Edelson PC filed 30 additional lawsuits against OpenAI related to the Tumbler Ridge shooting, expanding allegations to include aiding and abetting and naming Chris Lehane. TechCrunch reports that evidence for these claims has not been confirmed by the publisher.
OpenAI News
18 Aug 2026
OpenAI announced ChatGPT for Teens to help teens learn, think critically, and use AI with confidence. The product includes stronger built-in protections, healthy-use features, and additional parental controls, according to OpenAI News.
TechCrunch AI
18 Aug 2026
OpenAI has launched ChatGPT for Teens, a version that adds age-appropriate safety measures, parental controls, and learning tools intended to reduce exposure to harmful content and discourage AI-assisted cheating. TechCrunch reports the product targets teen users who have already been using ChatGPT for years.
OpenAI News
31 Jul 2026
OpenAI describes its safety, security, transparency, and provenance practices intended to support responsible AI governance across Europe. The company says it will continue this work as the EU AI Act advances.