Silicon Valley spooks the AI safety advocates as top tech leaders clash with watchdog groups over ethics and power.
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Why Silicon Valley Spooks The AI Safety Advocates Silicon Valley Spooks The AI Safety Advocates: A Growing Rift In Tech Ethics Silicon Valley spooks the AI safety advocates once again — this time with public criticism from major tech figures like White House AI & Crypto Czar David Sacks and OpenAI Chief Strategy Officer Jason Kwon . Their recent remarks have stirred intense debate about whether AI safety groups are truly acting in the public interest or simply advancing hidden agendas. Image Credits:piranka/ Getty Images AI watchdogs argue that this is not just another online spat — it’s part of a broader campaign by Silicon Valley power players to silence or discredit their critics. And for many advocates, the tone of these attacks feels increasingly personal and intimidating. Silicon Valley’s Longstanding Tension With AI Safety Groups AI safety leaders who spoke with TechCrunch describe the latest controversy as another chapter in Silicon Valley’s long history of resisting oversight. In 2024, venture capital circles spread fear that …
