AP sources: Staff at U.S. center for AI safety are reporting to the White House, raising independence concerns

What happened: Staff at CAISSI, an independent division of the Commerce Department, were recently asked to informally report to an office of the White House, per AP sources. Why it matters: The reporting arrangement raises concerns about the center's independence, according to the report. Coverage: 4 outlets in 24h

Staff at CAISSI, an independent division of the Commerce Department, were recently asked to informally report to an office of the White House, per AP sources.

The reporting arrangement raises concerns about the center's independence, according to the report.