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FT News Briefing

Ousted OpenAI board member on AI safety concerns

Nov 23, 2023
11:21
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Sam Altman, ousted OpenAI board member, returns as CEO under new board. AI safety concerns discussed, including generative AI, election misinformation, and cyber attack risks. Thwarted plot to kill Sikh separatist leader, UK's Autumn Statement, tax cuts, and bleak economic outlook also covered.
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  • Sam Altman has been reinstated as CEO of OpenAI, reflecting broader clashes in the industry around differing views on AI's future and safety issues.
  • US authorities have thwarted a plot to kill a Sikh separatist leader, intensifying tensions between India and countries accused of harboring Sikh separatists.

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Sam Altman reinstated as CEO of OpenAI

Sam Altman, who had previously been ousted as CEO of OpenAI, has been reinstated after receiving support from investors and employees. While the reasons for his initial removal remain unclear, there were concerns about transparency and trust. One board member, Helen Toner, highlighted her focus on AI safety, including concerns about generative AI's potential for misinformation, hacking, and cyber attacks. The incident at OpenAI reflects broader clashes in the AI industry around differing views on the future of AI and safety issues.

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