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With OpenAI seeking profits, activist seeks payback to the public

Jan 6, 2025
Robert Weissman, co-president of Public Citizen, raises alarms about OpenAI's shift from a nonprofit to a for-profit model. They discuss the implications of this transition, emphasizing the need for OpenAI to compensate society for benefits received as a nonprofit. Weissman critiques the company’s new profit-driven approach, arguing that it jeopardizes ethical standards in AI development. He highlights the risks of prioritizing rapid innovation over public safety, igniting a debate on corporate accountability in technology advancement.
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  • OpenAI's transition from a nonprofit to a for-profit entity raises concerns about prioritizing profits over ethical AI development and public safety.
  • Activists advocate for legal frameworks to ensure former nonprofit benefits are repaid and to maintain a focus on equitable access to AI technologies.

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