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OpenAI and Anthropic Are Quietly Rehearsing for the Day After an AI Catastrophe

Executives are war-gaming the political fallout of a major AI-driven cyberattack and preparing to brief Congress fast if and when necessary.

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Decrypt· Oct 9, 7:47 PMOpenAI and Anthropic Are Quietly Rehearsing for the Day After an AI Catastrophe

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