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Gary Marcus calls for OpenAI pause over safety and trust concerns

Gary Marcus is calling for a pause on OpenAI's operations, citing concerns about the company's trustworthiness and judgment. He points to the release of the Astra model, which he argues reduces monitorability and safety features, and suggests that OpenAI management is prioritizing performance over safety. Marcus also references a recent incident that OpenAI allegedly tried to conceal and expresses distrust in CEO Sam Altman, supported by Ronan Farrow's reporting. AI

IMPACT Raises concerns about AI safety and corporate responsibility, potentially influencing public and regulatory opinion on AI development.

RANK_REASON This is an opinion piece by a known commentator expressing concerns about a company's practices, rather than a direct announcement or event from the company itself.

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Gary Marcus calls for OpenAI pause over safety and trust concerns

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  1. Gary Marcus TIER_1 Português(PT) · Gary Marcus ·

    Pause OpenAI, now

    Quite simply, they can no longer be trusted.