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Evidence on AI and work
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OpenAI’s firing of three safety researchers sets off a dispute over trust, leaks, and AI safety work
OpenAI said it fired three safety researchers, while the researchers said the move chilled open safety work and asked for stronger outside oversight. The dispute centers on sensitive information, delegated email access, and what AI safety teams can share.
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AI giants and unions launch coalition around data-center growth and jobs
A new labor-business coalition says it will push state-level guardrails for data-center development in seven states while framing the buildout as a source of skilled, high-paying jobs.
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Trump rejects new AI guardrails as Amodei presses for slower frontier development
Trump rejected renewed calls for tighter AI guardrails as Dario Amodei urged slower frontier development and more oversight, while AP linked the policy fight to voter worries about job losses.
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DOJ settlement with OpenAI puts PERM hiring under scrutiny
The Justice Department said OpenAI and Statsig settled U.S. worker discrimination claims tied to PERM recruiting. The case adds a concrete compliance burden around hiring practices, training, and monitoring.