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Uber has abruptly ended its ‘Project Sandbox,’ an AI initiative that involved hiring a specialized team of PhD-level researchers. The project’s termination after just one month has resulted in the immediate dismissal of these PhDs, raising concerns about job security and ethical practices within the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence. The sudden closure highlights the volatile nature of AI research positions and the potential risks for highly skilled professionals. Further discussion can be found on Reddit: https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1p7fz31/uber_headhunted_phds_to_join_project_sandbox/