The Artificial Intelligence Show #96: Sam Altman Interview: “ChatGPT Is Mildly Embarrassing,” The Email Microsoft Doesn’t Want You to See, and Amazon Q
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May 7, 2024 Sam Altman offers intriguing insights into AI's rapid evolution and the challenges companies face. The conversation unveils a leaked email revealing Microsoft's rush to partner with OpenAI amid competition with Google. Amazon's new AI assistant, Q, is introduced as a potential game-changer for productivity. Legal battles over copyright issues involving OpenAI and Microsoft are discussed, along with the implications of California's proposed regulations on AI technology. Plus, there's critique on premature AI hardware launches and exciting updates on personalized user experiences in AI.
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Iterative Deployment and AI's Future
- Sam Altman believes that GPT-4 is just the beginning of much more powerful AI models.
- He emphasizes the importance of iterative deployment and preparing society for advanced AI.
Iterative Deployment Rationale
- OpenAI prioritizes iterative deployment to prepare society for AGI.
- They believe AI and surprise don't mix, favoring gradual rollouts and user influence.
AGI's Long-Term Value
- Sam Altman prioritizes AGI development over short-term financial concerns.
- He believes the long-term value creation of AGI justifies high development costs.