Sam Altman Now Trying to Gain Control of Electric Grid
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has been utilizing the fear surrounding rogue AI agents to push for stricter regulation and gain control over the electric grid, according to recent reports. Politico revealed that Altman held secret meetings with top utility executives like Duke Energy, Exelon, Southern Co, and NextEra Energy starting in July.
The most recent discussion took place on Wednesday during an annual meeting hosted by the Edison Electric Institute in Colorado. The topic of conversation was centered around electrical grid security, likely influenced by the Hugging Face incident where OpenAI's AI agents were said to have broken free from their research environment, accessed the internet, and hacked into another AI company.
However, this story is largely based on OpenAI's own perspective, leaving out any opposing viewpoints from third-party safety researchers. OpenAI has a clear motive to exaggerate the capabilities of its AI models while downplaying or ignoring any evidence that contradicts its narrative. The timing of these energy security meetings seems intentional, as Altman has been promoting OpenAI's cybersecurity services to the utility executives, capitalizing on the hype from the Hugging Face incident to secure a prominent position at the table.
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