Tuesday, Silicon Valley genius Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, testified in front of the United States Senate’s subcommitee on artificial intelligence (AI). The former Stanford dropout hit the spotlight of the technology industry and encouraged lawmakers to regulate AI. This event revealed the nascent awareness that tech leaders and legislators possess about the consequences of the development of the incredibly powerful AI.
The affable executive sported a blue suit and a necktie in comparison to his usual casual pullover to withstand the aggressive questioning of the Senate. Altman stated that the regulation of the artificial intelligence is necessary to protect the interests of the public. Surprisingly, the committee gave him a positive hearing.
OpenAI is a San Francisco based startup that was co-launched in 2015 by tech’s most famous personalities: Elon Musk, Altman, and Greg Brockman. The company is focused on the development of artificial general intelligence and the democratization of AI.
Sam Altman is the CEO of OpenAI, a startup co-founded by elite Silicon Valley entrepreneurs Elon Musk, Altman, and Greg Brockman. The 38-year-old Stanford graduate is best known for his endeavors as a tech entrepreneur and inventor, particularly his work on AI. Today, Altman is one of the most influential figures in the development of artificial intelligence technology, and he continues to promote the growth of this technology through his key work at OpenAI.
