White House framework for testing AI models remains hidden as concerns about threats mount

TL;DR

The White House's voluntary framework for testing frontier AI models, finalized in August, has not been publicly released.
Current and former Anthropic employees have expressed serious concerns about AI's potential to threaten humans, with some believing AI could cause human extinction by the end of the decade.
The framework, stemming from a June executive order, requests AI companies to voluntarily share their most advanced models with the federal government for review before release.
The specific standards and outcomes of the government's reviews are confidential, and companies are not required to disclose their participation or the results.
Organizations like the Center for Democracy and Technology are urging the administration to release the framework and increase transparency regarding AI governance.
The US government's push for AI dominance, particularly in relation to China, appears to be a driving factor behind the administration's approach.
Public opinion, as indicated by CBS News polling, shows a majority of Americans believe AI will take jobs and that government policy may not ensure its appropriate use.

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