

Is the OpenAI saga a wakeup call for AI safety?
Nov 28, 2023
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's abrupt removal and subsequent reinstatement sparks discussions on the future of AI. The fallout reveals tensions over managing AI and raises questions about the balance between profit and safety. The significance of the OpenAI saga and the need for effective governance are explored. The podcast also delves into CSET's relationship with the effective altruism movement and the tension between addressing immediate risks and long-term AI threats.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Fallout and Concerns over Leadership Change at OpenAI
01:32 • 2min
The Significance of the OpenAI Saga and the Need for Effective Governance
03:44 • 12min
CSET's Relationship with the Effective Altruism Movement
15:15 • 3min
Addressing Immediate Risks and the Tension with Long-Term AI Threats
17:49 • 3min