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An OpenAI Strategist Says AI Labs Should Rival Government Power

OpenAI strategist Ben Cottier said AI labs should rival government power, arguing that leading AI companies need to match state-level authority to ensure safe and beneficial AI development. Cottier made the remarks in a recent interview, calling for a shift in how AI labs are governed and positioned relative to governments.

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