The OpenAI-Anthropic Cold War Comes to Illinois
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OpenAI and Anthropic are engaged in a lobbying battle in Illinois over a bill that would grant AI companies legal protection from large-scale harm. Anthropic is opposing the bill, arguing that it would provide a 'get-out-of-jail-free card' against liability, while OpenAI is supporting it as a means to shield itself from potential lawsuits.
A bill in Illinois, Senate Bill 3444, has sparked a lobbying battle between OpenAI and Anthropic. The bill would offer AI companies legal protection from large-scale harm, including death or serious injury. OpenAI supports the bill, while Anthropic opposes it, arguing that it would undermine accountability. Anthropic is backing a competing bill, SB 3261, which would require AI firms to create public safety and child protection plans. The two companies have differing views on AI regulation, with Anthropic advocating for stricter safety standards. The outcome of this battle could have significant implications for the development of AI in the US.
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