Accept ‘bad things’ in return for benefits of AI, says Sam Altman
Boss of OpenAI calls for a regulatory light touch because of the ‘good stuff’ the technology can deliver Sam Altman says he believes the world should accept “bad things” happening with AI in exchange for the benefits of the technology. The chief executive of OpenAI cited hacks, scams and “other bad things that will happen” in an interview that sparked an instant backlash from critics of the major…
OpenAI's Sam Altman has suggested that the benefits of artificial intelligence outweigh the potential dangers, advocating for a regulatory approach that accepts "bad things" happening as society learns to handle the technology. The CEO believes that while hacks, scams, and other negative outcomes will occur, the positive impact of AI will be "orders of magnitude" greater.
This statement comes after a safety expert at OpenAI resigned, citing a broken culture within the company. Altman's comments contrast with those of Anthropic, which has called for a slower pace of AI development following the departure of one of its researchers. The CEO's lighter regulatory stance is part of a broader push for self-regulation in the AI industry, especially as companies prepare for a potential stock market flotation.
However, his approach has drawn criticism from figures like Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who fears the concentration of power in the hands of a few tech oligarchs. Altman's remarks reflect a more optimistic view of AI's future and the potential for its widespread adoption, despite the risks.
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