Big AI: Seeking Clear Guidance Amid Public Distrust

A new report suggests that Big AI companies want clear guidance from the administration about what is not acceptable. OpenAI's Dean Ball states that while he dislikes the abruptness of recent actions, he's glad the administration is taking AI seriously. Here's the thing: Big AI leaders like OpenAI's Sam Altman and Dario Amodei of Anthropic have previously warned about AI's potential for harm and expressed a desire to work with the government. What's interesting is that despite these warnings, only 15% of Americans trust AI companies to make development and usage decisions. Seven out of ten Americans also oppose data centers in their areas and are generally pessimistic about AI, wanting development to slow down. The bottom line is that there's a significant disconnect between what AI companies are saying and public trust.