OpenAI CEO Cautions of AI's Unintended Societal Risks While Aiming to Develop Safeguards
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is concerned about subtle societal misalignments with AI that could lead things to go horribly wrong even without ill intent.
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Altman discussed how AI can help people on a personal level, but worries about unchecked impacts on global issues like elections, media, and military operations.
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OpenAI aims to anticipate and prevent abusive AI content like deepfakes and chatbots impersonating candidates that could interfere with elections.
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OpenAI recently removed its ban on military uses of its technology and will work with the U.S. Department of Defense, raising concerns about potential harms.
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Altman advocates for governmental collaboration on AI safety regulations that are flexible enough to adapt to new developments, but agrees on the difficulty of finding common ground.