Big Technology Podcast OpenAI's 'Worrying' Q-Star Breakthrough, Google's Culture Problem, Crypto After CZ & SBF
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Nov 24, 2023 
Malcolm Ethridge, Executive VP at CIC Wealth and host of the Tech Money Podcast, shares insights on the latest tech trends. He dives into OpenAI's alarming Q* breakthrough and the potential turmoil for Sam Altman. The discussion shifts to Google's diminishing culture amid internal struggles, and the legal woes facing Binance's CEO. Ethridge also tackles the crypto landscape, comparing Binance's challenges to the FTX collapse. He highlights Bitcoin's resilience and assesses the future of autonomous vehicles after key leadership changes.
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Q-Star Breakthrough
- OpenAI's new AI model, Q-Star, can solve math problems, indicating potential reasoning abilities, worrying some about its implications.
- This breakthrough raises concerns about AI safety and its potential threat to humanity, as expressed in a letter to OpenAI's board.
Balancing Alarm and Expertise
- While some express excessive alarm over minor tech advancements, the concerns of AI professionals should be heeded.
- Their fears suggest potential risks associated with AI, urging consideration beyond mere investor ambitions.
Altman's Security
- Sam Altman's position is now secure due to Microsoft's significant investment in OpenAI.
- Challenging Altman would mean confronting Microsoft's influence, including their legal and board presence.