Debate over frontier lab NDAs: '永久 gag clauses should be illegal' sparks AI safety argument
davidmanheim · x · 2026-11-15
@timcolbourn argues frontier lab NDAs that permanently silence criticism should be illegal and likely lack whistleblower protections. AI safety researcher @davidmanheim distinguishes non-disparagement clauses (probably illegal already, no longer used) from NDAs, and stresses trustworthy behavior is a precondition for any credible AI pause or pacing agreement.
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