Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
David Wroe, Head ASPI's AI and Security program, joined Melissa McKay on ABC News Channel to discuss AI safety warnings from leading US artificial intelligence companies, what prompted these warnings — including the recent Hugging Face incident — and whether it is possible to rein in AI development.
David discussed why cooperation between technology companies and governments is needed to address AI safety risks, the challenges of getting the US and Chinese governments to take action on AI safety, and how pressure from industry and the public could help drive action.
David Wroe, Head ASPI's AI and Security program, joined Melissa McKay on ABC News Channel to discuss AI safety warnings from leading US artificial intelligence companies, what prompted these warnings — including the recent Hugging Face incident — and whether it is possible to rein in AI development.
David discussed why cooperation between technology companies and governments is needed to address AI safety risks, the challenges of getting the US and Chinese governments to take action on AI safety, and how pressure from industry and the public could help drive action.
