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Ars Technica · October 19, 2026 · On the brief until November 2, 2026

Anthropic gives outside AI watchdog “employee-like” access

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THE AI ANGLE
Facing safety assessments from embedded external auditors

Anthropic granted six staff members from the nonprofit METR internal access to test its models for catastrophic risks. METR works on site with company equipment and can publish findings without Anthropic approval, subject to limited redactions. The setup offers a private auditing model for organizations balancing proprietary secrets with public safety demands.

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The arrangement raises the question of whether voluntary third-party auditing creates conflicts of interest or serves as an effective alternative to government regulation.

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