David Sacks, co-chair of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, stated that AI leaders like OpenAI and Anthropic must ensure product safety independently. He argued that these firms should slow their development pace without waiting for government intervention.
Sacks criticized Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei for suggesting that the government grant antitrust exemptions to AI companies to facilitate safety discussions. Sacks rejected this proposal, noting that safety is a fundamental obligation of the developers rather than a bargaining chip for regulatory relief.
The advisor described the current AI market as a duopoly dominated by OpenAI and Anthropic. He emphasized that these companies should focus on their internal product standards instead of attempting to influence the regulatory framework governing their operations.
Sacks expressed support for targeted AI regulation, specifically advocating for independent transparency and audit standards. He noted that such audits would be effective only if the auditing bodies maintain strict independence from the AI developers themselves.
The position aligns with recent comments from Donald Trump, who dismissed concerns regarding AI risks. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang also downplayed potential AI dangers during a recent event, coinciding with Trump's public criticism of efforts to slow down the industry.
