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Google is not an isolated case. Other industry giants, such as Meta and OpenAI, have also faced scrutiny for their lack of transparency regarding risk assessments of their AI models. This trend has experts alarmed, as rapid innovation seems to often supersede essential safety measures and ethical considerations.
Many specialists caution that this competitive drive, a "race to the bottom," could place both technological advancement and public safety at risk. As the companies prioritize speed in their launches, promises made to governments and regulators about safety and ethical governance appear to be relegated to a secondary concern.