Do AI Companies Really Care About Safety?

Leading AI companies such as OpenAI, Google, and Meta are reportedly accelerating their AI development efforts while placing less emphasis on external safety controls. A Financial Times report from March 28, 2025, notes that under a deregulation approach espoused during the Trump administration, these firms are focusing on outpacing global competitors rather than tightening public safety measures. Critics are concerned that relying solely on in-house safety protocols—without robust external oversight—may expose society to unforeseen risks.

In parallel, European lawmakers have expressed alarm over proposals to dilute AI regulations. As discussed in a related Financial Times piece dated March 26, 2025, relaxing AI safety standards might allow influential U.S. tech companies to sidestep critical rules designed to mitigate harms such as cyberattacks and misinformation. These developments underline an urgent need for balanced innovation that does not compromise essential safety and ethical standards.