OpenAI and Anthropic Are Quietly Rehearsing for the Day After an AI Catastrophe
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Executives at OpenAI and Anthropic are war‑gaming a potential AI‑driven cyberattack, mapping political fallout and preparing rapid briefings for Congress should an incident occur. They simulate response protocols, assess regulatory scrutiny and coordinate crisis communication, aiming to mitigate reputational damage and pre‑empt legislative backlash, which could shape future AI governance and market stability.
Executives are war-gaming the political fallout of a major AI-driven cyberattack and preparing to brief Congress fast if and when necessary.