OpenAI and Anthropic will not attend Australian senate AI hearing on Oct. 1

What we know

1 The Australian Senate is holding an inquiry into AI and datacentres.

2 A hearing was scheduled for October 1.

3 OpenAI and Anthropic will not attend, according to Reuters and CNA.

4 Sam Altman will not attend, according to Bloomberg.

5 The Guardian linked Anthropic's absence to fallout from an OpenAI hack.

OpenAI and Anthropic will not attend an Australian Senate inquiry into artificial intelligence and datacentres set for October 1, according to Reuters and CNA.

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Bloomberg reported that OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman will not attend the hearing.

The Guardian reported that Anthropic's absence comes amid fallout from an OpenAI hack, according to the outlet.

How each side covered it

Left

2 outlets

Bloomberg reported specifically that Sam Altman will not attend the inquiry.
The Guardian reported Anthropic's absence amid fallout from an OpenAI hack.

“Anthropic will not appear at Senate inquiry into AI and datacentres amid fallout from OpenAI hack” — The Guardian

Center

2 outlets

Reuters and CNA both reported that Anthropic and OpenAI will not attend the hearing.
Both outlets specified the hearing date as October 1.

“Anthropic, OpenAI will not attend Australian senate AI hearing on October 1” — Reuters

Questions readers ask

What happened with OpenAI and Anthropic and the Australian Senate?

OpenAI and Anthropic will not attend an Australian Senate inquiry hearing on AI and datacentres scheduled for October 1, according to Reuters and CNA.

Why won't Sam Altman attend the hearing?

Bloomberg reported that OpenAI's Sam Altman will not attend the Australian Senate AI inquiry, but the sources did not provide a reason.

Is there a connection between Anthropic's absence and an OpenAI hack?

The Guardian reported that Anthropic's decision not to appear comes amid fallout from an OpenAI hack, though this claim was not corroborated by other sources.

What is the Australian Senate inquiry about?

It is a Senate inquiry into artificial intelligence and datacentres in Australia, according to the supplied reports.

Sources · 4 outlet reports

BloombergLeft-leaningOpenAI’s Sam Altman Will Not Attend Australia Senate AI Inquiry
The GuardianLeft-leaningAnthropic will not appear at Senate inquiry into AI and datacentres amid fallout from OpenAI hack
CNACenterAnthropic, OpenAI will not attend Australian senate AI hearing on October 1
ReutersCenterAnthropic, OpenAI will not attend Australian senate AI hearing on October 1

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