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AI experts call for independent safety evaluators as Anthropic selects Accenture

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A coalition of over 100 AI experts has urged Anthropic, OpenAI, and other foundation model labs to prioritize independence and transparency in conducting safety evaluations, according to a public letter. Meanwhile, Anthropic has selected Accenture as its first embedded evaluator to help implement CEO Drew Amodei's proposal to slow down AI development. The move comes as Anthropic and OpenAI face increasing scrutiny over concerns that AI could pose catastrophic risks to humanity. Experts argue that truly independent evaluators are essential to ensure the safe and responsible advancement of AI technologies. Anthropic's decision to partner with Accenture reflects its commitment to addressing these concerns through external collaboration. The broader AI community continues to debate the balance between innovation and safety as the field evolves rapidly.

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