Anthropic's Petri Launch, Rishi Sunak's New Role, and OpenAI's Bias Reduction - AI Policy Brief #39

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Welcome to this week's edition of the AI Policy Brief, where we delve into the latest developments in AI regulations, safety standards, and compliance requirements from around the globe. This week, Anthropic has launched a new tool called Petri, designed to enhance AI safety audits. Meanwhile, Rishi Sunak has taken on a new role as an advisor to both Microsoft and Anthropic, signaling a significant collaboration in the AI sector.

In other news, OpenAI has made strides in reducing political bias in its GPT-5 model, while the European Union is set to launch six AI factories across Europe, aiming to bolster AI innovation and infrastructure. Additionally, Jscrambler has unveiled an AI assistant to aid in PCI DSS compliance, reflecting the growing intersection of AI and cybersecurity. Stay tuned as we explore these stories and more in this edition.

Anthropic launched the Petri Tool for AI safety audits, aiming to enhance transparency and accountability in AI systems. Meanwhile, OpenAI has made strides in reducing political bias in its GPT-5 model, reflecting ongoing efforts to improve AI neutrality.

Anthropic launched the Petri Tool for AI safety audits, aiming to enhance transparency and accountability in AI systems. Meanwhile, Rishi Sunak has joined Microsoft and Anthropic as an advisor, signaling a significant collaboration between tech and policy leaders.

Anthropic launched the Petri Tool for AI safety audits, enhancing transparency in AI systems. Meanwhile, Rishi Sunak joined Microsoft and Anthropic as an advisor, signaling a growing collaboration between tech leaders and policymakers.

Anthropic launched the Petri Tool for AI safety audits, aiming to enhance transparency and accountability in AI systems. Meanwhile, Rishi Sunak has joined Microsoft and Anthropic as an advisor, signaling a significant collaboration between tech and policy sectors.

Anthropic launched the Petri Tool for AI safety audits, enhancing transparency in AI systems. Meanwhile, Rishi Sunak has joined Microsoft and Anthropic as an advisor, signaling a significant collaboration between tech and policy sectors.

Anthropic launched the Petri Tool for AI safety audits, aiming to enhance transparency and accountability in AI systems. Meanwhile, Rishi Sunak has joined Microsoft and Anthropic as an advisor, signaling a significant collaboration between government and tech giants in AI policy development.

Anthropic launched the Petri Tool for AI safety audits, aiming to enhance transparency and accountability in AI systems. Meanwhile, OpenAI has made strides in reducing political bias in its GPT-5 model, reflecting ongoing efforts to ensure fairness in AI outputs.

Anthropic Launches Petri Tool for AI Safety Audits
The open-source tool Petri, developed by Anthropic, automates the auditing of large language models for risky behaviors, aiming to enhance AI safety research.

Rishi Sunak Joins Microsoft and Anthropic as Advisor
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has accepted part-time advisory roles at Microsoft and Anthropic, focusing on macroeconomic and geopolitical trends. His earnings will be donated to charity, and he is restricted from lobbying the UK government for these companies.

OpenAI Reduces Political Bias in GPT-5
OpenAI has announced that its latest AI model, GPT-5, shows a 30% reduction in political bias compared to previous versions. This development is part of an effort to improve the AI's objectivity and user trust.

EU to Launch Six AI Factories in Europe
The EU is set to establish six new artificial intelligence factories in Czechia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, and Spain as part of the Euro HPC initiative, with a €500 million investment to boost AI infrastructure.

Anthropic Study on LLM Vulnerabilities
A study by Anthropic and collaborators reveals that 250 malicious documents can create a backdoor in large language models, challenging previous assumptions about attack requirements.

Jscrambler Unveils AI Assistant for PCI DSS Compliance
Jscrambler has launched an AI Assistant to streamline PCI DSS script authorization workflows, offering risk-based insights and recommendations to enhance compliance.

OpenAI Issues Subpoenas to AI Regulation Advocates
Reports suggest that OpenAI has issued subpoenas to groups and individuals supporting stricter AI regulations, including California's SB 53. The subpoenas are reportedly linked to OpenAI's legal dispute with Elon Musk.

Tech Giants Scrutinized for PFAS Pollution in Datacenters
Public health advocates are concerned about PFAS pollution from datacenters operated by Google, Microsoft, and Amazon. The expansion of AI technology is increasing demand for these facilities, worsening the pollution issue.

California Regulates AI Companion Chatbots
California has become the first state to regulate AI companion chatbots with the signing of bill SB 243 by Governor Gavin Newsom. The law mandates safety protocols for chatbot operators to protect children and vulnerable users.

Anthropic Introduces Petri for AI Safety Audits

European Commission's $1.1 Billion AI Initiative

OpenAI Issues Subpoenas to AI Regulation Advocates

Rishi Sunak Joins Microsoft and Anthropic as Advisor

OpenAI Reduces Political Bias in GPT-5

EU to Open Six AI Factories in Europe

Anthropic Study on LLM Vulnerability

Jscrambler Introduces AI Assistant for PCI DSS Compliance

Tech Giants Scrutinized for PFAS Pollution in Datacenters

California Regulates AI Companion Chatbots