Navigating AI Safety and Ethics

This chapter examines the development and implications of the RL Workbench benchmark for AI models, focusing on the tension between automation and safety evaluations. It critiques the evolution of AI organizations from non-profit to for-profit models and their impact on job automation and data usage. The conversation underscores the urgency of addressing public concerns about AI risks and the need for a supportive community amidst societal anxieties.