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AI startups OpenAI and Anthropic have signed deals, with the United States government for research, testing and evaluation of their artificial intelligence models, the U.S. Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute said on Thursday. https://yakihonne.s3.ap-east-1.amazonaws.com/ad6a909b8dfd6e278f94881d83dbd5ad5f9260c7502175059b29042e589fb93c/files/1717753862614-YAKIHONNES3.jpg https://yakihonne.s3.ap-east-1.amazonaws.com/ad6a909b8dfd6e278f94881d83dbd5ad5f9260c7502175059b29042e589fb93c/files/1718910830003-YAKIHONNES3.jpg The first-of-their-kind agreements come at a time when the companies are facing regulatory scrutiny over safe and ethical use of AI technologies.

This initiative marks a pivotal moment in the relationship between AI companies and government regulators. By working closely with the U.S. government, OpenAI and Anthropic aim to set standards for AI safety that could influence global practices. The agreements are seen as a proactive step towards ensuring that AI technologies are not only innovative but also safe and trustworthy