U.S. AI Giants Discuss Safety Concerns Amid Trump's Criticism; Middle East Conflict Costs Rise
Major U.S.-based artificial intelligence companies, including OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind, are collaborating to address safety concerns around rapidly advancing AI models. This comes after a researcher sparked public concern by suggesting that AI has more than a 10% chance of causing human extinction. Despite these efforts, former President Donald Trump criticized the calls for slowing down development on social media, asserting that strong leadership is sufficient oversight. Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are escalating financial costs and disrupting energy infrastructure. Saudi Arabia's critical East-West crude oil pipeline was shut due to Iran-backed attacks, with conflicting assessments from U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and industry analysts about how long repairs will take. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the ongoing conflict has already cost $38.1 billion through August 1, with an additional $2-3 billion expected per month if hostilities continue.
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Topics: Artificial Intelligence Corporate Collaboration Geopolitics U.S. Foreign Policy