Sam Altman says OpenAI won’t go public until its models are safe
For months, people have wondered when OpenAI will go public. CEO Sam Altman says it won't happen until the company can make better promises about model safety, with no firm timeline in sight. "We intend to continue with AI progress … but as the models have had this surge forward in capability, and we see […]
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman made several surprising statements at his flagship conference, DevDay. He criticized the Industrial Revolution analogy for AI, asserting that AI's impact will surpass that of the Industrial Revolution, which was a defining historical transition. Altman also dismissed tokens as a poor measure of AI, arguing that different models use varying amounts of tokens to complete the same task, making them an unreliable proxy for actual value.
He revealed that OpenAI is developing a personal AI agent called Dots, which helps him reduce his reliance on his smartphone and feels calmer about his to-do list. When asked about AI safety, Altman advocated for a centrist approach, acknowledging that safety must stay ahead of capabilities while continuing to develop AI. Finally, he encouraged recent graduates to enter the job market, asserting that it's a better time than ever to do so, despite some job losses, which he believes will be offset by overall economic growth.
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