OpenAI urges Congress to 'act now' on AI safety; Gary Marcus cites its quiet lobbying against EU AI Act
GaryMarcus · x · 2026-09-10
Per Punchbowl News, OpenAI told congressional offices it must 'act now to pass foundational AI safety legislation,' citing recent developments including its new Astra model — hours after current and former Anthropic employees warned AI could wipe out humanity. Gary Marcus pushed back: Sam Altman made similar promises at the 2023 Senate hearing, then quietly lobbied against the EU AI Act. 'Can anybody take him at his word?'
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