Champaign Voices

Tech Giants Promise 'Safe AI' While Racing to Make It Louder and Faster

Published: July 07, 2026

Companies unveiled safety frameworks on the same day they launched models that can write lawsuits, love letters, and your kid's book report with equal confidence. What do you think?

“Safe AI is like diet soda. Still not water.”
Carol Evilsizor, Library Late-Fee Survivor
“If it can't find the fairgrounds, it shouldn't run the world.”
Troy Pence, Man Who Asks Siri for Directions He Ignores
“My nephew's essay cited a book that doesn't exist. Leadership material.”
April Ferryman, Homework Integrity Skeptic