Kokotajlo urges OpenAI chief scientist to push industrywide AI monitorability standard
GaryMarcus · x · 2026-09-03
AI futures researcher Daniel Kokotajlo publicly urged OpenAI's chief scientist to champion an industrywide monitorability standard, arguing the industry is in a race to the bottom on keeping models auditable. He says even if OpenAI holds the line, others may not, and technical specs — not just political will — are needed. Gary Marcus shared the thread in agreement.
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