eicker.news ᳇ tech newsOct 11
#Encode, a small #AIpolicy #nonprofit, accuses #OpenAI of using #intimidationtactics to undermine #California’s #AIsafetylaw, #SB53. OpenAI allegedly used its legal battle with Elon Musk as a pretext to target critics, including Encode, implying they were funded by Musk. OpenAI’s actions, including #subpoenas and #lobbying efforts, raise concerns about its influence on #AIpolicy and its commitment to its stated mission. https://fortune.com/2025/10/10/a-3-person-policy-non-profit-that-worked-on-californias-ai-safety-law-is-publicly-accusing-openai-of-intimidation-tactics/?eicker.news #tech #media #news
A 3-person policy nonprofit that worked on California’s AI safety law is publicly accusing OpenAI of intimidation tactics

In a widely read post on social media, the general counsel of Encode said OpenAI used subpoenas and political muscle to intimidate the firm and to undermine California’s new AI safety bill, all while falsely claiming the firm was funded by Elon Musk.

Fortune
Justin (koavf)🌻🍉🇪🇭🌿Dec 22, 2022

After recent Fijian elections that seem to oust former coup leader Frank Bainimarama, the military takes to the streets:https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/dec/22/fiji-deploys-military-for-law-and-order-as-power-hangs-in-balance-after-election

#frankbainimarama #fiji #guardian #theguardian #democracy #intimidationtactics #authoritarianism #militarism #policing #sitivenirabuka #lawandorder

Fiji deploys military for ‘law and order’ as power hangs in balance after election

Frank Bainimarama, the prime minister, is yet to concede defeat, while opposition parties claim enough seats to form government

The Guardian