OpenAI delivered a subpoena to Nathan Calvin, a lawyer at Encode AI, via a sheriff's deputy, and also sought Calvin's private communications. The company says the action is part of its countersuit against Elon Musk, alleging the billionaire is using “bad‑faith tactics” to impede OpenAI’s for‑profit transition. Encode AI, which pushes AI safety legislation such as California’s SB 53, says the subpoena is an intimidation tactic. Other groups, including The Midas Project, have also received subpoenas requesting extensive contact lists. OpenAI officials defended the moves as routine legal discovery. Leer más →

California’s newly signed AI safety and transparency bill, SB 53, requires large AI labs to disclose safety protocols and adhere to them, aiming to prevent misuse such as cyber‑attacks or bio‑weapon creation. Encode AI’s Adam Billen says the legislation shows policymakers can protect innovation while ensuring safety, noting that many companies already perform model testing and release model cards. While some industry leaders worry about competitive pressure to relax standards, the bill’s enforcement by the Office of Emergency Services seeks to keep safeguards in place. The law has drawn mixed reactions from Silicon Valley, but proponents view it as a model of democratic collaboration. Leer más →