San Francisco will be home to the next TC main event from October 13-15, 2026. This in-person event will connect you with like-minded industry leaders and innovators. They’re going to discuss the newest trends and challenges to navigate this techy landscape. Evan Brown, an intellectual property lawyer and outspoken advocate for technology-based change to government, further enriches the debate here. He recently posted useful perspective on dangers associated with “bad lab practices” in AI.
In a recent interview with Wired, Brown highlighted the risks of one particular approach. This approach has now been adopted by some major AI labs. He voiced his discontent that these organizations would be using this approach as a way to shield themselves from large burdens. “AI labs taking a certain approach are putting themselves at great risk,” Brown stated, emphasizing the implications of their reliance on contractors.
Brown’s approach really depends on a lot of trust in contractors. In other words, they decide what should be kept secret. This heavy reliance undoubtedly begs the question of data security and privacy in the fast-paced field of artificial intelligence. The implications of this trust deepen when we consider how sensitive proprietary and personally identifiable information is. Protecting this information goes a long way in restoring that trust.
Companies are moving quickly to address these risks. They’re now telling contractors to scrub proprietary or personally identifiable information before uploading their final work. They really push users to make use of ChatGPT’s “Superstar Scrubbing” tool. Through its vital tool, it assures that the rich data collected is protected.
Brown’s remarks point to a significant challenge among the tech sector. They voice increasing concerns over data handling and safety standards in the AI industry. As companies and governments accelerate the adoption of AI into their workforce, protecting companies’ and citizens’ information is more critical than ever before.
“A lot of trust in its contractors to decide what is and isn’t confidential.” – Evan Brown
We look forward to lively discussions around these important topics as the TechCrunch event gets closer. Through expert panel discussions, networking opportunities, and engaging demonstrations, the event provides a perfect environment for understanding new tech challenges and fostering collaboration among critical stakeholders.
