Big Tech watchdogs could be AI safety allies, a post argues

A post argues that corporate-power watchdogs could be strong allies for AI safety advocates, pointing to their years spent challenging figures such as Mark Zuckerberg and a shared skepticism of tech executives as stewards of the public’s interests. The author blames factional preferences—favoring Washington civil society circles over San Francisco effective altruists—for leading many potential allies to sideline themselves, while acknowledging exceptions.