Posted 12/15/2023, 9:20:00 PM
OpenAI Board Loses Female Directors, Sparking Calls for Greater Diversity to Guide AI for Good
- OpenAI's board now consists of 3 white men after its only 2 female directors departed, sparking criticism over lack of diversity
- Lawmakers and AI experts argue OpenAI needs diversity to achieve its mission of ensuring AI benefits humanity
- OpenAI's technology like ChatGPT risks baking in human biases if not overseen by a diverse group
- Some suggest OpenAI should add working artists, labor leaders, etc. to address how AI threatens livelihoods
- Self-regulation is not enough; governments need legislation to protect people from AI harms