Independent audits promise oversight, but not certainty about AI safety
By Maria Dinzeo, Amy Miller ( November 7, 2026, 01:19 GMT | Comment) -- California is building a framework for independent AI audits as lawmakers look for stronger oversight of frontier models, but researchers and evaluators say the science of testing those systems remains unsettled and can't provide firm assurances that advanced models are safe. Anthropic’s prospectus for its initial public offering underscored a fundamental challenge for governments increasingly turning to independent audits as a way to oversee powerful AI systems: as AI models advance, they may become harder to keep in check....
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