According to Odaily, the United States Secretary of Commerce, Gina Raimondo, announced that the US AI Safety Institute is collaborating with OpenAI and Anthropic to conduct voluntary pre-deployment testing of artificial intelligence models. This initiative also involves cooperation with a UK safety institute to release the first joint government-level pre-deployment test of advanced AI models.
The primary objective of the AI Safety Institute is to support industry efforts in ensuring the safety of AI technologies without hindering technological progress. The organization emphasizes the importance of aligning AI developments with human interests and addressing the potential threat of widespread unemployment due to automation. By working with leading AI companies and international partners, the institute aims to establish a framework that balances innovation with safety, ensuring that AI advancements contribute positively to society.