AI Governance: Why we can't rely solely on in-house lab research
sethlazar · x · 2026-08-19
Seth Lazar and colleagues discuss the independence of AI governance research. The argument is that working within a lab involves sacrificing independence in publishing critical results and selecting challenging research topics, especially those that might disadvantage the employer. Company culture inevitably shapes what counts as a good research question. While public-spirited work exists inside labs, independent AI governance remains necessary.
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