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Silicon Valley Leaders Clash With AI Safety Advocates Over Regulatory Push

Prominent Silicon Valley figures are accusing AI safety organizations of hidden agendas and regulatory manipulation. The controversy reveals deepening divisions within the tech industry as AI regulation gains momentum nationwide.

Industry Leaders Question AI Safety Advocates’ Motives

Silicon Valley executives including White House AI & Crypto Czar David Sacks and OpenAI Chief Strategy Officer Jason Kwon have sparked controversy with recent comments targeting organizations promoting AI safety standards. According to reports, both leaders separately suggested that some advocates may be acting in self-interest or following directives from wealthy backers rather than pursuing genuine safety concerns.

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SK Telecom’s New AI Division Implements Voluntary Exit Program Amid Organizational Restructuring

SK Telecom’s newly formed AI division is implementing a voluntary retirement program for its approximately 1,000 employees, according to company statements. The telecommunications giant describes the move as a supportive measure rather than downsizing as it consolidates various AI operations under a centralized structure.

Organizational Integration Sparks Workforce Changes

South Korean telecommunications leader SK Telecom is implementing significant workforce adjustments at its recently established artificial intelligence division, according to reports from TechCrunch. The company confirmed to the publication that employees at its AI CIC (Company-in-Company) unit are being offered a voluntary retirement program just weeks after the division’s official launch.