Stop AI discovered that the bill has been ‘amended’ to be entirely about aircraft liens now. See the following post.
https://x.com/StopAI_Info/status/1908914795308573108
The open letter now includes a postscript expressing their shock at the change.
The more sacrifices someone has made, the easier it is to believe that they mean what they say.
Kokotajlo gave up millions to say what he wants, so I trust he is earnest. People who have gotten arrested at Stop AI have spent time in jail for their beliefs, so I trust they are earnest.
It doesn’t mean these people are most useful for AI safety but on the subject of trust I know no better measurement than sacrifice.