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The Rise of Silicon Valley’s Techno-Religion

We think leaders building AI have got this right: “it’s up to the people building AI to ensure it’s a force for the greater good.”

But we believe the definition of "greater good" has to involve the public. We can do this together.
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We’re here to alleviate that fear. If you see something you’re worried might not be above board, we provide safe, anonymous reporting channels. Psst.org

So Long to Tech’s Dream Job

@kateconger.com’s newest: Gone are the days of ping pong tables and corporate transparency at Big Tech companies.

Workers now describe being “scared to death” to step out of line as benefits and job security dwindle.

www.nytimes.com/2025/08/04/t...

⬇️ Excellent piece.

When it comes to developing and safeguarding the AI industry, workers (not Big Tech lobbyists) are who we need to hear from.

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On July 30, 1778, Congress unanimously passed America's first whistleblower protection law.

They knew then what we know now: this country will not survive if people can't to speak up without fear of retribution.

All gratitude to the truth-tellers then and now. We're here to help ➡️ psst.org

We’re not asking for Claude to spill the tea or for Sam Altman’s ChatGPT therapy notes. Just a document explaining how AI companies handle worker concerns.

We're joining @aiwi-official.bsky.social and a growing coalition in this call to AI companies: publishyourpolicies.org #PublishYourPolicies

More from National Whistleblower Appreciation Day, we hear from @wyden.senate.gov:

"It’s really hard today to come forward. But it was always hard--it was never a walk in the park. Whistleblowers can be the difference in ensuring the rule of law and due process is followed."

"Transparency is the most important thing for us to push for. I’d like more freedom at these companies for people to say what they know...There should be an intermediate middle ground where you can talk about your concern privately and not go public." - Daniel Kokkotajlo, OpenAI whistleblower

"People have been worried about this for at least a decade. None of these ceos trust each other and I think they are right, we shouldn’t trust any of them." - Daniel Kokkotajlo

"Some AI companies are pushing hard toward super intelligence. There are 2 risks: concentration of power and loss of control. Whoever controls these powerful systems will really have control of the world. It's the most insane concentration of power ever." - OpenAI whistleblower Daniel Kokotajlo.

"We must remain vigilant and consistent in defending the rights of federal whistleblowers." - Dr. Tommie “Toni” Savage, Army Corps Whistleblower

Because we need insiders more than ever!

We're at National Whistleblower Center's Whistleblower Appreciation Day today, hearing firsthand from whistleblowers and others who work to support them.

This year, whistleblowing has become more fraught than ever. We are sharing some of what we are hearing here today, for all our benefit...

Unreal and unacceptable.

“The expectation is that every whistleblower complaint is investigated with speed and due diligence. Those responsible need to be held to the highest standards of accountability.”
- @wbaidlaw.bsky.social Chief Legal Counsel Andrew Bakaj

Whistleblower bill for contractors gains bipartisan support with Grassley’s backing Supporters say the legislation would close “loopholes” in existing whistleblower protections for federal contractors.

ICYMI: Last week Sen. Chuck Grassley signed on to cosponsor a bill that expands whistleblower protections for federal contractors and subcontractors.

This legislation now has bipartisan support. 🥳👇
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Psst… Erez Reuveni’s case is even stronger after being corroborated by a second whistleblower.

Read their account here: www.cnn.com/2025/07/27/p...

ICYMI 👇

NASA employee: “We’re scared of retaliation. We go to the bathroom to talk to each other, and look under the stalls to make sure that no one else is there before we talk.”

It shouldn’t have to be this way. Psst.org is here to help workers with sensitive information the public should know.

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Without government oversight, AI insiders will find themselves without outlets to report public interest information. We’re here to help psst.org

Trump Plans to Give A.I. Developers a Free Hand

A totally nascent industry given a free pass to dodge government oversight and safeguards. Buckle up folks, this will be interesting…
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/23/t...

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Jennifer Gibson (Audio); Revolutionizing whistleblowing. The Psst approach. Podcast Episode · The Locked up Living Podcast: Surviving and thriving in prisons and other challenging environments · 07/23/2025 · 33m

Psst… Our co-founder @jengibson.bsky.social is on the Locked Up Living podcast today discussing our movement to turn whistleblowing on its head from an individual act to a collective force.

Tune in to hear how we’re helping people find strength in numbers.
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Exclusive: Hawley and Blumenthal introduce AI protection bill People would be able to sue tech companies for pirating their data for AI training under a bill that Sens. Josh Hawley and Richard Blumenthal are introducing Monday.

NEW: A bill introduced by Sen. Josh Hawley & @blumenthal.senate.gov‬ would allow people to sue tech companies for training their AI models with pirated or copyrighted data.

Nice bi-partisan momentum on putting people over Big Tech, we'll be watching this one.
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White House touts fewer leaks as civil groups warn tactics set 'dangerous precedent' - Washington Examiner The White House underscored the importance of operational security regarding its response to leaks.

Psst... We spoke to the Washington Examiner about the White House's crackdown on so-called "leaks."

Our co-founder, Jennifer Gibson: "We want public servants to speak up when they see illegality or misconduct. That’s not leaking." 👇
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Meta refuses to sign EU's AI code of practice | TechCrunch Meta will not sign the EU's new rules, calling the implementation "overreach" and claiming it will throttle AI development.

🤔 Meta has refused to sign the EU’s voluntary code of AI practice, which requires companies to keep documentation about their tools up to date & prohibits developers from training models on pirated content. Interesting…

OpenAI and Microsoft are both set to sign, btw.
techcrunch.com/2025/07/18/m...

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This goes to show that the “tech / AI sector” is no longer a vertical industry, but a horizontal industry that hits all sectors.

In theory, almost any worker could raise the alarm on how AI is gaming us to boost profits. We’re here to help if you have something to share psst.org

What a great application of AI when we know air travel has never been safer or more reliable! 🫠

An employee at the Federal Aviation Administration says,

"We say at the FAA that our rules are written in blood... It's so hard to believe that we're going to need another tragedy in which lives are lost, to prove again that we need to hire the people we need."

An employee at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health says,

"I think somebody calculated it out & to fund NIOSH for an entire year it costs two dollars and twenty cents per worker per year. I think that's a bargain. And without NIOSH, I really think that people are going to die."

An employee at the Internal Revenue Service says,

"It is easier now for high-income, high-wealth, multi-national corporations to absolutely cheat the tax law. It sends a huge signal that it's going to be okay to not have to pay your taxes."

An employee at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention says,

"The people who have been fired were protecting you from diseases that I'm glad you don't know about."