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Expert says AI companies need external safety audits: "We shouldn't have to take their word for it"

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Arvind Narayanan, a Princeton computer science professor, discusses in an interview with CBS News the call from over 100 AI experts for external safety audits of AI companies. The experts argue that relying solely on the self-assessments of these firms is insufficient and advocate for independent verification to ensure safety standards are met.

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Arvind Narayanan, a Princeton University computer science professor, is part of more than 100 artificial intelligence experts who have endorsed a public letter calling for independent safety audits of AI systems. The letter emphasizes that companies should not be solely responsible for ensuring the safety and reliability of their AI technologies. Narayanan argues that external evaluations are necessary to verify claims made by AI firms, highlighting concerns about potential risks associated with unchecked technological advancements.

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