Jeremy Harris notes a shift in public perception where 'safety' in AI is downplayed while 'security' is taken more seriously, especially concerning potential AI threats like kidnapping. He believes rebranding safety concerns as security issues makes them more actionable and concerning to the public.
The hosts note that it's a relatively light news week for AI, with fewer significant developments reported compared to previous weeks. They plan to focus on a few key stories in business, politics, and tools, with additional time potentially dedicated to open-source and research advancements.
Box is sponsoring the podcast, emphasizing its role in building an intelligent content management platform for the AI era. They provide a secure context layer for AI agents to access institutional knowledge, with their report indicating a high demand for company-specific content access by AI agents.
The US Commerce Department has granted Anthropic permission to release its Mifos AI model to about 100 companies and federal agencies. This follows a period of negotiation after the "Trump administration" reportedly sought to control the model due to security concerns. Anthropic's strategy shift to have veteran Tom Brown lead discussions with the White House appears to have been a key factor in securing this approval.
OpenAI has launched GPT 5.6, featuring the "Sol" model, with an initial release restricted to approximately 20 government-approved organizations. This marks the first time OpenAI has gated a model's access from the outset. OpenAI claims "Sol" is a competitor to Anthropic's "Mifos" and performs better on the "Terminal benchmark 2.1", though full benchmark details were not released.
Jeremy Harris expresses a view that increased geopolitical tensions, particularly with China, may lead to greater appetite for AI treaties. He notes that historically, treaties are effective when underlying incentives align, not as standalone agreements, and that China has a track record of disregarding international treaties. Harris suggests a thoughtful approach is needed for future AI treaties.