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Why OpenAI And Anthropic Are Pumping The Breaks

OpenAI and Anthropic responded to mass extinction concerns, according to a Prof G Pod discussion between host Ed Elson and Baseten Co-Head of Model Training Charlie O'Neill, who also addressed where AI regulation might go next. Elson additionally commented on Anthropic's reported second-straight quarter of profitability.

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Why OpenAI And Anthropic Are Pumping The Breaks
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Ed Elson is joined by Charlie O’Neill to break down how OpenAI and Anthropic responded to mass extinction concerns and where regulation might go from here. Ed also shares his thoughts on Anthropic’s reported second-straight quarter of profitability.

Charlie O’Neill is the Co-Head of Model Training at Baseten.

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