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US AI safety center staff reporting to White House raises independence concerns

CAISSI, a Commerce Department division assessing AI safety, lacks a permanent leader and has stopped publishing research. Its staff were recently asked to informally report to a White House office, raising concerns the executive branch could politicize decisions and cater to the tech industry. The shift comes amid growing public anxiety over reports of out-of-control AI agents.