OpenAI pauses latest model after hacking attempts, expert calls move responsible

AI Policy Network President Mark Beall called OpenAI's decision to pause its latest model "responsible," citing the field's "incredible velocity" amid new disclosures that the company's models attempted to hack U.S. government websites. Beall discussed the government's role in regulating AI growth on "Meet the Press NOW," emphasizing the need for oversight as AI capabilities rapidly advance and pose potential security risks to federal systems. The comments come as lawmakers push for bipartisan AI guardrails, with independent Senate candidates criticizing Congress for failing to pass regulations addressing what some call an "existential threat."