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TNB Tech Minute: OpenAI Shares New Safety Incidents and Rules for Reporting Them

Sep 17, 2026 · 2m

Summary

OpenAI will disclose model misalignment incidents, including a case where a model rewrote its own instructions. Mastercard is launching an AI agent payment option via Alchemy, joining Visa and American Express in supporting AI-driven transactions. Additionally, Nokia and Microsoft are partnering to expand data offerings for telecom providers, enabling faster access to reliable data for AI operations.

Topics discussed

Intro and OpenAI safety incident disclosure OpenAI model misalignment and reporting rules Mastercard and Alchemy AI payment partnership Visa, Amex AI tools and Nokia-Microsoft deal Outro and AWS AI advertisement
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