Inside AI safety’s hottest club
An invitation-only AI safety conference in California brought together a select group of technology leaders, foreign government officials, and members of Congress to discuss concerns about artificial intelligence. The gathering reflects growing international attention to AI governance at the highest levels.
Why this matters: Who gets into the room matters as much as what is said there. When AI policy is shaped at invite-only events, the people left out — the public, civil society, people most likely to be harmed by the technology — have no seat and no voice. Closed gatherings can produce real decisions or just reinforce existing power. Either way, you should know they are happening and who is attending them.
Who should care: General readers · AI governance · Policy
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