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We’re running out of reasons to ignore AI safety

The VergeWednesday, July 29, 2026 at 11:00 AM

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We’re running out of reasons to ignore AI safety
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Earlier this month, OpenAI gave several of its AI models a task: complete a test designed to measure their cybersecurity capabilities. It put the systems in a sandboxed environment without an internet connection and set them off to work.

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What happened

Earlier this month, OpenAI gave several of its AI models a task: complete a test designed to measure their cybersecurity capabilities. It put the systems in a sandboxed environment without an internet connection and set them off to work.

Why it matters

Technology shifts change how people work, communicate, and build — often faster than policy can follow.

Background

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Timeline

  1. The Verge published: We’re running out of reasons to ignore AI safety

  2. Story is in today’s RedScroll edition. Follow the original source for updates.

Economic impact

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