OpenAI CTO Mira Murati on ScarJo Controversy, Sam Altman & Disinfo Fears | On With Kara Swisher
Jul 5, 2024
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OpenAI's CTO, Mira Murati, discusses controversies and advancements in AI technology with Kara Swisher. Topics include integrating OpenAI into Apple products, concerns about deepfakes, ethical considerations in tech innovation, and the impact of AI on society.
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OpenAI's Chat GPT integration with Apple showcases tech advancements post-Microsoft investment.
OpenAI, under Mira Marotti's direction, emphasizes the need for AI ethics, transparency, and combating disinformation threats.
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The Impact of Chat GPT on Tech Industry and Society
Chat GPT, developed by OpenAI, spearheaded by Mira Marotti, OpenAI's CTO, has reshaped the tech landscape with its integration into Apple products, following an $80 billion valuation post-Microsoft investment. Despite setbacks like management transitions and controversies, Marotti's guidance continues to drive OpenAI's progress, including a deal with Apple and active engagement with Microsoft.
Mitigating Election Disinformation with AI
Addressing the escalating threat of election disinformation, OpenAI under Marotti's leadership focuses on improving detection accuracy, reducing political biases in models like Chat GPT, and directing users to reliable voting information. Efforts include combating deepfakes through metadata and classifier tools, aiming to enhance public trust in online content authenticity.
Balancing Capability and Safety in Technological Advancements
Navigating the AI advancements' dual edge, Marotti stresses the importance of balancing innovative capabilities with stringent safety measures to mitigate potential risks effectively. OpenAI's rigorous approach includes transparency initiatives like model specifications, emphasizing the significance of a shared responsibility in developing and deploying tech responsibly.
Education Revolution and the Power of AI
Envisioning a transformative education landscape, Marotti highlights AI's potential to revolutionize learning accessibility and personalization, particularly in remote or underserved areas. By tailoring education to individual cognitive patterns and fostering early learning adaptability, she emphasizes the profound societal impact achievable through enhanced knowledge dissemination and creativity.
Pivot is off for the holiday! In the meantime, we're bringing you an episode of On With Kara Swisher.
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 there have been some issues along the way - including CEO Sam Altman's brief ouster, accusations of putting profit over safety, and the controversy over whether the company stole Scarlett Johansson's voice. Kara and Murati discuss it all.
This interview was recorded live at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center in Washington, DC as part of their new Discovery Series.