FT News Briefing Ousted OpenAI board member on AI safety concerns
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Nov 23, 2023 Leadership chaos unfolds at OpenAI as Sam Altman makes a surprising return, igniting debates over AI safety concerns. The risks surrounding generative AI technologies come to the forefront, with calls for better oversight and responsible practices. Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions rise as US authorities prevent an assassination plot linked to Sikh separatism, affecting US-India relations. In the UK, new tax modifications compound economic challenges, leading to potential repercussions for the ruling party ahead of the upcoming election.
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OpenAI CEO Returns
- Sam Altman returns as OpenAI's CEO after being ousted.
- The board members who tried to remove him lost their seats.
AI Safety Concerns
- Helen Toner, an ousted OpenAI board member, prioritized AI safety.
- She worried about AI's rapid progress and lack of understanding of its inner workings.
Oversight Needed
- Toner expressed concerns about conflicts of interest in AI companies.
- She advocated for increased external oversight by regulators and the public.