Anthropic Policy Chief Says AI Firms Cannot Rely on an 'Honor Code'

Sarah Heck, Anthropic's head of public policy, said artificial intelligence companies cannot be expected to regulate themselves through an informal understanding, according to CNBC.

Heck offered her views on AI safety as public and regulatory debate over how to govern the development of advanced AI models continues to intensify, CNBC reported.

According to the report, Heck argued that AI companies should not be expected to operate on what she described as an "honor code," suggesting that voluntary commitments alone are insufficient to ensure safe development of the technology.

CNBC did not provide further details on specific policy proposals or additional context from Heck's remarks in the excerpt reviewed.

Anthropic, the company Heck represents, is among the major developers of large AI models and has previously spoken publicly about the need for safety standards in the industry.

The comments come amid a broader ongoing discussion among lawmakers, regulators and technology companies about the appropriate framework for overseeing AI development, though the source material does not specify which jurisdictions or legislative proposals were referenced.