Frances Haugen, the Facebook whistleblower, said Friday that AI companies must take their voluntary commitments seriously. She spoke to CNBC's "Squawk Box" days after Mark Zuckerberg and other tech CEOs signed a White House agreement on AI self-regulation.
Haugen argued that the industry's track record with regulation is concerning. She said companies often follow the exact written language of rules when dealing with flexible systems, rather than the broader intent. That suggests voluntary pledges may not be enough.
Her warning implies that without stronger external oversight, AI safety commitments could become box-ticking exercises. The source does not include any response from the companies or the White House.