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Mathematician Launches AI Safety Institute
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In Short: A prize-winning mathematician has established an institute focused on AI safety, amid growing concerns over autonomous vehicles and regulatory scrutiny.
A prize-winning mathematician has launched an institute dedicated to advancing the safety of artificial intelligence, aiming to address the growing complexities of autonomous technology.
Simultaneously, regulatory bodies in the United States are questioning the safety standards of Tesla's new driverless Cybercab, which lacks traditional controls like steering wheels and pedals.
In a filing, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has initiated an inquiry into how Tesla certified the vehicle as compliant with federal safety standards, highlighting the challenges in ensuring the safety of emerging technologies.
Meanwhile, reports indicate that in certain locations, such as Wuhan, autonomous vehicles are already operating without human safety drivers, although safety regulations still require a human driver to be present for intervention if necessary.
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