OpenAI Hires Chief Economist, ASI at Risk, Anthropic's AI Model, and Protests from Creatives

Happy Wednesday, AI & Data Enthusiasts! OpenAI continues to hire new talent, and this week Aaron Chatterji has joined OpenAI as its first Chief Economist to navigate through the complexities of AI, Economics, and compliance. Let’s dive more into this, and other developments in AI in our newsletter.

In today’s edition:?

• OpenAI Hires Its First-Ever Chief Economist
• The Future of the U.S. AI Safety Institute(ASI) at Risk: Will Congress Act?
• Anthropic’s New AI Model Takes Control of Your Computer
• Thousands of Creatives Rally Against AI Data Scraping

- Naseema Perveen

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OpenAI Hires its First-Ever Chief Economist

In a strategic move to deepen its influence and ensure robust governance, OpenAI has announced two high-profile hires. These appointments highlight the company’s commitment to navigating the complex intersections of AI, economics, and compliance.

• Aaron Chatterji Joins as Chief Economist: OpenAI has appointed Aaron Chatterji, a former chief economist at the U.S. Commerce Department, to lead research on AI’s economic impacts. With his experience advising the Obama administration and coordinating the 2022 CHIPS Act, Chatterji brings valuable political and economic insight to OpenAI, particularly as the company explores chip design and hardware development for its AI systems.
• CHIPS Act Expertise: Chatterji played a key role in implementing the CHIPS Act, which allocated $280 billion for U.S. semiconductor development. His deep understanding of this initiative will likely aid OpenAI’s future hardware efforts, giving the company a competitive edge as it integrates advanced AI technologies with cutting-edge chip designs.
• Scott Schools Named Chief Compliance Officer: In another significant hire, OpenAI has welcomed Scott Schools, a former associate deputy attorney general and Uber’s compliance head, as its new chief compliance officer. Schools will be responsible for overseeing OpenAI’s legal and ethical practices, ensuring that the company adheres to regulatory requirements as it continues to push the boundaries of AI. H

These strategic appointments position OpenAI to tackle both the economic implications of AI and the increasingly complex regulatory landscape, ensuring its continued leadership in the AI space. As the company pushes forward, these hires reflect a focus on sustainable, compliant, and impactful growth.?

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The Future of the U.S. AI Safety Institute at Risk: Will Congress Act?

The U.S. AI Safety Institute (AISI), a key government body created to assess AI risks, faces an uncertain future. Established in November 2023 as part of President Biden's AI Executive Order, the AISI operates within NIST, studying AI system safety and collaborating with its U.K. counterpart. Without congressional backing, a future president could dismantle the institute by repealing the executive order.

• Congressional Authorization Needed: AI industry leaders are pushing for formal legislation to secure AISI’s future and ensure long-term funding. Currently operating on

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