Summary
Anthropic, an AI company, started a council to improve ties with U.S. government agencies concerning national security and public sector use of AI. This council includes former government officials and aims to guide how AI is used in security and policy. It also seeks to set standards for safe and ethical AI practices.
Key Facts
- Anthropic is a San Francisco-based AI company.
- The company launched a National Security and Public Sector Advisory Council.
- The council includes former U.S. senators and officials from important government departments.
- It will advise on using AI in security-related government activities and set standards for ethics and compliance.
- Members include experts with past roles in intelligence and national security.
- The council will focus on areas like cybersecurity and intelligence analysis.
- Anthropic plans to grow the council as they form more public-sector partnerships.
- The Pentagon's recent $200 million program on AI tools shows the growing emphasis on AI in defense.
