safety
Follow Chronicle's coverage of "safety" — 10 published articles so far, refreshed hourly.
OpenAI urges tougher measures in California's AI safety legislation
OpenAI is calling for California to strengthen SB 53, an AI safety bill that the company previously opposed.
Waymo submits files for NHTSA investigation into child safety
The responses to NHTSA's questions so far are redacted entirely, citing "confidential business information."

Como Mayor Injured by E-Bike, Implements Citywide Ban for Safety
Alessandro Rapinese said the prohibition was for public safety, adding "I know what it's like to be hit by one of these beasts".

Travelodge CEO steps down amid hotel safety concerns
Jo Boydell had been criticised for the company's handling of issues with its safety and security.

Travelodge Chief Resigns Amid Ongoing Room Security Concerns
Jo Boydell had been criticised for the company's handling of issues with its safety and security.

Essential Tech Finds Safety in Subterranean Solutions
The war in Ukraine has spurred people to consider putting vital infrastructure underground.
OpenAI launches a safer ChatGPT for teens — years after teens started using it
ChatGPT for Teens adds age-appropriate safety measures, parental controls, and learning tools designed to steer teens away from harmful content — and from using AI to cheat on their homework.
Anthropic set AI agents loose on the same task. They started a turf war.
Anthropic researchers found AI agents can clash, collude, and coordinate in unexpected ways, raising new questions about whether today’s safety tests capture the risks of multi-agent systems.

Crowds Flock to Hillside for Eclipse Viewing Event
The Letchworth and District Astronomical Society have handed out safety glasses to crowds.
As AI safety concerns mount, three pioneers make the case for staying open
At Ai4, three of the world's most respected AI experts—Geoffrey Hinton, Fei-Fei Li, and Andrew Ng—debated regulation, open-source access, and how America can compete as China advances in Asia.