OpenAI Co-Founder Urges AI Labs to Safety-Test Rivals

OpenAI Co-Founder Urges AI Labs to Safety-Test Rivals

OpenAI Co-Founder Calls for AI Labs to Safety-Test Rival Models OpenAI co-founder calls for AI labs to safety-test rival models, marking a pivotal moment for the future of artificial intelligence. In a rare move, OpenAI and Anthropic briefly opened access to their tightly guarded AI systems to run cross-lab safety evaluations. The collaboration highlights growing concerns about AI risks and the urgent need for shared safety standards. Image Credits:Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto / Getty Images Why AI Safety Testing Matters Now According to OpenAI’s Wojciech Zaremba, AI has entered a “consequential stage,” where millions of people interact with these systems daily. This rapid adoption means flaws, blind spots, and safety gaps can have widespread real-world impact. Testing rival models is one way to expose weaknesses that each company might miss in its internal reviews. A Rare Collaboration Between OpenAI and Anthropic The joint research between OpenAI and Anthropic is notable because the AI industr…