AI development needs 'extreme care', OpenAI boss tells UN
The current moment in AI development "calls for extreme care," OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has told the UN Security Council, noting that the technology's advancement could accelerate rapidly.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has warned the UN Security Council that artificial intelligence (AI) development demands extreme caution, as the technology's rapid advancement could pose significant risks. Amid growing concerns about uncontrollable AI, Altman emphasized the need for a balanced approach, rejecting both blind optimism and doomsday predictions. OpenAI has previously advocated for the United States to spearhead global efforts to establish AI standards, given the country's leading position in the field.
Dario Amodei of Anthropic echoed similar sentiments, cautioning that AI could pose a risk to humanity if not managed properly. Altman stressed that democratic decision-making should be involved in shaping AI policies, emphasizing the necessity of international cooperation. The UN General Assembly had recently established an Independent International Scientific Panel to address AI-related challenges.
Council members, including representatives from the United States and China, discussed setting up a notification system for AI-related incidents that could pose a threat to national security. US President Donald Trump, during a UN General Assembly address, expressed confidence in the US's leadership in AI development while vowing to maintain a watchful eye on its progress.
The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has urged for global governance of AI, warning of the technology's potential risks, which he believes must not be ignored.
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