The US government has partially revealed a secret AI evaluation framework, with 132 pages of records obtained through a FOIA request, but most of the details remain redacted. The framework, which screens "frontier" AI models for release, was discussed by top officials including Michael Kratsios and Ethan Klein, but the specifics of the policy remain unknown. Protect Democracy plans to continue pushing for transparency in the framework's development and release. AI summary
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Senator Blumenthal sent an open letter to OpenAI, requesting detailed answers about the company's agents, their involvement in hacks, and when OpenAI discovered these incidents, highlighting the need for transparency in AI regulation. Protect Democracy also filed a lawsuit to push the Trump administration to evaluate AI systems more transparently, citing the lack of transparency as a potential tool for authoritarianism and a hindrance to scientific community input. The current opacity in AI regulation adds unpredictability for American businesses and may prioritize certain vendors over others. AI summary