AI safety researchers from OpenAI, Anthropic, and nonprofit organizations are speaking out publicly against the “reckless” and “completely irresponsible” safety culture at xAI, the billion-dollar AI startup owned by Elon Musk. The criticisms follow weeks of scandals at xAI that have overshadowed the company’s technological advances.

OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, and xAI have secured contracts worth up to $200 million from the US Department of Defense to enhance AI capabilities.

The beneficiaries, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google,and xAI will help in integrating artificial intelligence into national security operations.