Sam Altman: 'The World Should Accept Some Bad Things Happening' For the Benefits of AI
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says society should accept some negative consequences from AI in exchange for the technology's broader benefits and widespread public access. "I think there's a lot of daylight," Altman told Decoded co-author and Politico senior tech reporter Brendan Bordelon. Asked about where he differs between Anthropic and its CEO Dario Amodei, Altman said, "we believe that the world…
OpenAI's Sam Altman argues that society should be prepared for some adverse outcomes from artificial intelligence, as long as the technology provides significant benefits and is accessible to the public. Speaking with Decoded co-author Brendan Bordelon, Altman highlighted differences with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei on this matter.
Altman emphasized that his company supports new state laws imposing stricter safety requirements on advanced AI models, indicating a shift in OpenAI's regulatory approach. He also backed a bipartisan House proposal requiring top AI companies to involve independent safety evaluators. Despite drawing parallels with Anthropic, Altman defended OpenAI's more lenient regulatory stance, warning against the notion of a single entity controlling AI development.
He firmly rejected the idea of preventing major hacks, misuse, scams, or other negative consequences, arguing that the potential positive impact of AI would be monumental. Altman explicitly stated that he does not accept "the really catastrophic risks," including the possibility of losing control over AI systems.
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