From oversight to coercion: How authoritarian governments are twisting AI safety to get tech companies to fall in line

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Authoritarian coercion of AI safety policies undermines ethical innovation and violates human rights. | Anthropic's initial ethical stance on AI safety represents a positive step toward responsible innovation, aligning with SDGs 9 and 12. However, the Trump administration's coercive declaration undermines corporate autonomy, free expression, and institutional integrity, violating fundamental human rights and posing a significant threat to ethical AI development.