‘Gambling with our lives’: OpenAI open to slowing cutting-edge AI, CEO Sam Altman tells staff
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told staff the company is open to slowing cutting-edge AI development, a move he hopes other AI firms will join.Summary
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has indicated to staff that the company is considering slowing the development of cutting-edge artificial intelligence, potentially in coordination with other AI labs. This statement comes amid growing internal and public concerns from employees at leading AI firms about the risks of advanced AI systems. OpenAI's top scientist, Jakub Pachocki, has also called for voluntary slowdowns until shared safety standards are established. The comments follow recent high-profile resignations and a viral social media post by a former researcher accusing AI companies of "gambling with our lives" by racing toward superintelligence. OpenAI itself has already paused some training due to safety concerns and has discussed pacing development with White House officials.
(Source：The Business Times)