TechCrunch Startup News OpenAI CEO Sam Altman admits that AI’s benefits may not be widely distributed
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Feb 11, 2025 
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, shares his insights on AI's future and its societal impact. He discusses the need for equitable access to AI benefits, introducing intriguing ideas like a 'compute budget' to help everyone leverage AI technology. Altman addresses challenges such as job displacement and misuse by authoritarian regimes, emphasizing OpenAI's commitment to responsible development and collaboration with Microsoft. His thoughts set the stage for broader conversations at the upcoming AI Action Summit in Paris.
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AI and Equality
- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman suggests a "compute budget" to ensure equal access to AI's benefits.
- He acknowledges that technological progress doesn't automatically guarantee increased equality.
AI's Labor Market Impact
- AI is already impacting the labor market, leading to job cuts and downsizing.
- Experts warn of potential mass unemployment without appropriate government policies and reskilling programs.
The Nature of AGI
- Sam Altman believes Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) is near, but it won't be perfect.
- He suggests AGI will excel in some areas but be surprisingly deficient in others, requiring human oversight.