Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 06/05 – An Open Letter To OpenAI
Jun 5, 2024
OpenAI's internal discord is heating up, with employees calling for transparency in AI development. Apple is embracing OpenAI's tech, enhancing user privacy while launching exciting AI features. Meanwhile, Twitch raises subscription prices, stirring reactions among creators. Meta's Quest 3 boasts impressive AR improvements, teasing more VR innovations. CoreWeave is riding the AI wave, expanding operations in Europe and eyeing an IPO, showcasing its rapid growth in this booming sector.
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OpenAI's Shift in Focus
- OpenAI, initially a non-profit research lab, now prioritizes profits and growth.
- Current and former employees warn of a reckless race towards AGI and secrecy at OpenAI.
Cocotillo's Concerns and Departure
- Daniel Cocotillo, a former OpenAI researcher, drastically shortened his AGI arrival prediction from 2050 to 2027.
- He quit, citing concerns about OpenAI's reckless pursuit of AGI despite safety protocols.
Non-Disparagement Agreements at OpenAI
- OpenAI's use of restrictive non-disparagement agreements prevents employees from voicing safety concerns.
- Cocotillo forfeited $1.7 million in equity by refusing to sign such an agreement upon leaving.