‘Disappointed but not surprised’: Former employees speak on OpenAI’s opposition to SB 1047

August 23, 2024: Former OpenAI Researchers Criticize AI Bill Opposition - Ex-OpenAI researchers Daniel Kokotajlo and William Saunders denounce OpenAIs stance against Californias AI disaster prevention bill SB 1047, calling it contradictory to CEO Sam Altmans previous support for AI regulation. They hope regulation will steer OpenAI towards safer AGI development. Rival Anthropic supports the bill, citing its overall benefits after amendments.