Sam Altman’s newest warning about the ‘bad things’ that come with AI is deeply unsettling
For the past month, slowing the development of artificial intelligence has been at the forefront of AI discourse. After a former OpenAI and Anthropic employee left the industry in September citing that “neither company is acting responsibly,” AI leaders and everyday citizens alike sounded off on the potential of an AI-powered doomsday . Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei responded with an essay about the…
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, recently expressed a shift in his stance on AI safety during an interview with POLITICO's podcast Decoded. He argued that the company believes "the world should accept some bad things happening for the benefits of this technology." This statement comes after a former OpenAI and Anthropic employee raised concerns about the companies' lack of responsible practices.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei had previously emphasized the importance of "pacing the frontier" in AI development to prioritize safety. Altman's comments have sparked widespread criticism on social media, with many questioning his authority on AI policy and accusing him of prioritizing advancement over human safety. Politicians from both parties have also weighed in, with some questioning the role of a few tech oligarchs in making decisions for the rest of society.
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