Tyler Shultz warns investors to scrutinize AI claims

Theranos whistleblower Tyler Shultz says it can be difficult to verify what AI companies can actually do and urges investors to conduct thorough due diligence. He also warns that restrictive workplace agreements may discourage AI workers from raising safety concerns. (a0b07b6d-2d0b-45d9-8109-44ea72074240; 48283bea-dc90-4c8c-86c0-30acefe6a128)

• Shultz says it is hard to distinguish genuinely new AI capabilities from products built around existing tools, making deception easier. (a0b07b6d-2d0b-45d9-8109-44ea72074240; 48283bea-dc90-4c8c-86c0-30acefe6a128)· 2 sources
• He says investors should do more diligence before providing large sums, drawing on Theranos’s fundraising and his experience as a whistleblower. (a0b07b6d-2d0b-45d9-8109-44ea72074240; 48283bea-dc90-4c8c-86c0-30acefe6a128)· 2 sources
• Shultz also raises concerns about agreements that may deter technology workers from reporting safety issues, and says workers should know they can contact lawyers and regulators. (48283bea-dc90-4c8c-86c0-30acefe6a128)· 1 source