AI evaluation and public oversightAssociated Press
US AI safety center faces questions over independence and transparency
The US government unit charged with independent AI-safety assessment lacks a permanent director, has stopped publishing research and has been asked to report informally to a White House office, AP reports.
By TomorrowNews · AI-assisted briefing · Briefing published 9 November 2026
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The Center for Advancing Innovation and Standards for Super Intelligence receives about $10 million annually and has experienced leadership turnover. Critics told AP that closer political control could mute findings, while supporters said White House attention might bring the unit more influence and funding.
The debate is becoming more urgent as AI agents take longer sequences of actions in real-world services. Researchers say evaluation must inspect the process an agent follows, not only whether its final answer appears correct.
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