OpenAI's Sam Altman Shares Fears of AI Going Rogue, Cites Influence of Sci-Fi in Shaping Cautious Approach
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Sam Altman revealed his deepest fears about AI during a recent talk, citing sci-fi stories he grew up with about AI going rogue.
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When OpenAI started, people mainly associated AI with Terminator-style killer robots, which shaped OpenAI's sense of caution.
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OpenAI originally worked on a frightening robot project to create video game-playing agents, which Altman now sees as scary and naive.
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Media depictions of AI have fueled ongoing concerns about ways AI could go wrong, influencing OpenAI's approach.
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Altman has been actively advocating for more AI transparency and regulations given rapid proliferation.