Michael warned that the government may use export controls against AI labs that refuse to cooperate with federal agencies. Despite his new role as a liaison, he stated the Department of Defense will keep barring Anthropic until it removes software constraints that allow AI models to exert control over humans. He further described frontier labs as "drunk drivers" for requesting regulation while resisting government oversight.
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Emil Michael Leads AI Task Force Despite Anthropic Feud
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The Trump administration's top defense technology official will collaborate with frontier labs to establish a system for reporting security failures under his new appointment. Emil Michael will serve as vice chair of the Super Intelligence Task Force, where he is tasked with coordinating with companies to mitigate national security threats and risks, even those with whom he has had public conflicts.
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