OpenAI CTO Mira Murati on ScarJo Controversy, Sam Altman & Disinfo Fears
Jun 13, 2024
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Mira Murati, CTO at OpenAI, discusses controversies like the ScarJo voice incident, Sam Altman's brief ousting, and fears of generative AI fueling disinformation in elections with host Kara Swisher. They explore OpenAI's Apple partnership, tech consequences, ChatGPT advancements, safety concerns, ethical voice usage, and hopes for personalized education.
OpenAI's rapid growth and challenges include controversies over leadership changes and accusations of stealing Scarlett Johansson's voice.
Generative AI tools like ChatGPT raise concerns of potential misuse for disinformation during elections.
Deep dives
Partnership with Johns Hopkins University
Kara Swisher announces a new partnership with Johns Hopkins University for a series of events focusing on AI tech policy and the upcoming election. The collaboration aims to host discussions at the Hopkins Bloomberg Center in Washington, DC. The inaugural conversation features an interview with OpenAI CTO, Mira Marathi. OpenAI's recent developments, partnerships, and challenges are highlighted, setting the stage for in-depth discussions on technology and society.
Apple Partnership and ChatGPT Integration
OpenAI's significant partnership with Apple is discussed, emphasizing the integration of ChatGPT into Apple products. The conversation delves into the importance of privacy, trust, and user agency in deploying AI technologies. The focus on responsible product integration and the need for transparency in AI development is highlighted, reflecting a strategic approach to addressing potential privacy concerns.
Data and Models Relationship
The podcast explores the relationship between data and AI models, emphasizing the significance of data ingestion in developing intelligent systems. The iterative nature of technology evolution and the challenges in managing data sources for AI models are highlighted. The discussion delves into OpenAI's efforts to ensure accuracy, transparency, and ethical data partnerships in training AI models.
Election Disinformation and AI
The episode addresses concerns around disinformation in elections, focusing on AI's role in influencing public opinion. OpenAI's strategies to combat misinformation, detect political bias, and provide accurate political information are detailed. The podcast highlights the importance of addressing deepfakes, implementing robust detection mechanisms, and promoting information trust to safeguard election integrity.
Kara interviews Mira Murati, Chief Technology Officer at OpenAI, and one of the most powerful people in tech. Murati has helped the company skyrocket to the forefront of the generative AI boom, and Apple’s recent announcement that it will soon put ChatGPT in its iPhones, iPads and laptops will only help increase their reach.
But OpenAI's rapid ascent has included its fair share of growing pains. There was “the blip,” as company insiders refer to the brief ousting of Sam Altman as CEO. (Murati became CEO for two days.) There have also been high-profile departures, an open letter accusing the company of putting product over safety, questions about highly restrictive NDAs, and even controversy over whether the company had stolen Scarlett Johansson's voice. On top of that, many fear that generative AI tools, like ChatGPT, will be used to fuel disinformation during the upcoming presidential election. Kara and Murati talk about all this, and more.
This interview was recorded live at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center in Washington, DC as part of their new Discovery Series.
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