Company
Date Published
Author
Matthew Zeiler
Word count
716
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

Clarifai, an AI company, is involved in Project Maven, a U.S. Department of Defense initiative aimed at enhancing the safety of soldiers and civilians, which aligns with their mission to advance humanity through AI. The company addresses recent media reports containing inaccuracies about a supposed security incident, clarifying that an untargeted bot was detected on a separate research server without accessing any data, and that they transparently communicated with their clients and the Department of Defense after a thorough security audit. Clarifai emphasizes its commitment to responsibility and transparency, ensuring employees are informed and engaged in their projects, and rebuts allegations against their General Counsel, Caroline McCaffery, praising her role in proactive customer notification. The company is expanding its government sector involvement by appointing Sean Alger as GM of Public Sector and opening a DC office to further their mission and ensure AI's responsible use across various sectors.