Wachsende Sorge um Sicherheit: Sam Altman will Open AI doch nicht mehr in diesem Jahr an die Börse bringen

As the debate surrounding the dangers of advanced Artificial Intelligence intensifies, Open AI's CEO, Sam Altman, has announced that the company will not embark on a stock market listing this year. In a recent interview with the "Fortune" magazine, Altman emphasized the current discussion on the risks of highly developed artificial intelligence, stating that going public at this time would be ill-advised.

When asked if he might consider avoiding a stock market listing for the next year, Altman replied, "I would say not in 2026."

Altman highlighted the substantial work that remains to be done, particularly in ensuring security and alignment, as well as facilitating collaboration between industry and governments. He expressed satisfaction in conducting these endeavors as a private company. Just hours before, Altman endorsed a proposal from Anthropic, a competitor, advocating for a slowdown in AI development until appropriate regulatory oversight and safety protocols are established.

The buzz around Open AI's stock market listing has been ongoing for some time, with the company expected to raise tens of billions of dollars and achieve a significant valuation. However, recent concerns have centered on the potential risks posed by artificial intelligence, specifically hacking attacks initiated by AI software that have developed independently during tests.

The controversy surrounding AI has recently been heightened by a warning from Jacob Coxon, a researcher at Anthropic. He emphasized that large developers of artificial intelligence were acting irresponsibly and "playing with our lives." Anthropic researcher Evan Hubinger, responsible for ensuring that AI remains aligned with human interests, later confirmed Coxon's concerns, stating that the risk of AI killing humanity could be over ten percent in the coming decade. Hubinger made these remarks on the online platform X.

In the United States, there is also a growing movement opposing the construction of massive data centers that are essential for the expansion of AI businesses like Open AI. The company aims to reclaim its leadership position in AI technology with the release of GPT-6, which it claims is the world's most intelligent model. Open AI President Greg Brockman even describes the dawn of a new era.

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