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Chaos at OpenAI: did profit and safety collide?

Nov 22, 2023
22:16
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Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, discusses the chaos at OpenAI and the control of artificial intelligence. Topics include the release of ChatGPT, OpenAI's mission and recent shakeup, Sam Altman's statements on AI regulation, his vision for AI and its impact on humanity, and speculation about what went wrong at OpenAI.
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  • OpenAI faced tension between its focus on safety and its move into the commercial realm, raising concerns about their commitment to safety.
  • The firing of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman by the board has created turmoil within the company, highlighting the potential impact of profit-seeking entities on the safety and ethics of AI.

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The Mission of OpenAI and the Board's Role in Ensuring Safety

OpenAI's mission is to build artificial general intelligence (AGI) in a safe manner. The company started as a non-profit organization, with a non-profit board overseeing its operations. The board's responsibility is to ensure that safety comes before profit. However, the recent firing of CEO Sam Altman by the board has raised questions about the direction of OpenAI and its commitment to safety.

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