OpenAI, Anthropic tell staff to hide badges; warn of friendship, romance spy traps

 Employees of OpenAI and Anthropic are being instructed to hide their company identification and logos. These precautions are implemented due to rising concerns regarding espionage and hostility towards AI workers. Instances of employees being approached for confidential information have been reported recently, raising alarm among the workforce. Moreover, attacks on executives and protests against AI companies contribute further to safety worries. Employees of OpenAI and Anthropic are being instructed to hide their company identification and logos. These precautions are implemented due to rising concerns regarding espionage and hostility towards AI workers. Instances of employees being approached for confidential information have been reported recently, raising alarm among the workforce. Moreover, attacks on executives and protests against AI companies contribute further to safety worries.