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Sam Altman Returns to OpenAI. Now What? — With Aaron Levie
Nov 22, 2023
The CEO of Box, Aaron Levie, joins the podcast to discuss the return of Sam Altman to OpenAI and its implications for the AI field. They delve into the importance of practical discussions on AI safety, the role of accountability and oversight at OpenAI, and the clash between effective altruists and effective accelerationists. The chapter also explores the potential impact of Google's strategies and the need to consider the implications of incorporating generative AI into software.
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- The departure of OpenAI board members highlights the need for more practical conversations about AI safety and will lead to healthier conversations about how to advance AI while ensuring safety.
- The lack of diversity and experience on OpenAI's board underlines the importance of having a well-rounded and experienced board to navigate the challenges of governing a large-scale organization effectively.
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The Importance of AI Safety and Practical Conversations
The departure of OpenAI board members highlights the need for more practical conversations about AI safety. The focus on extreme and unlikely existential risks has created undesirable outcomes for an organization whose mission is to advance AI. It was inevitable that these conflicting views would lead to a breaking point. This event will lead to healthier conversations about how to advance AI while ensuring safety, grounded in more practical terms.
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