OpenAI, a non-profit technology company, has announced a major initiative to promote AI and machine learning development in a more democratic manner, giving out $100,000 grants to ten projects that experiment and develop AI governance systems frameworks. This effort, led by the OpenAI Policy team, is a groundbreaking move in terms of inclusivity. This will, in turn, allow for a more public and expansive assessment of potential policies regulating the development of AI systems.
The grantees will be tasked with creating a proof-of-concept that allows for the smooth and efficient regulation of AI systems. The framework they design will serve as the foundation for a future conversation between public and private entities with a global perspective, one which could have far-reaching implications. Needless to say, the findings of these experiments will not carry any legal implications but will be a vital part of discussions that shape and determine how AI systems are managed.
Recently, OpenAI’s ChatGPT, which is a conversational AI system, has caused some controversy for the instances of racist outputs it has produced. In addition, there are worries that when AI is combined with search engines such as Google (NASDAQ: GOOGL ) (Alphabet Inc.) and Bing ( Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT ).), it may be used to generate deceptive information for the public. The grant is intended to address these issues and is part of OpenAI’s ongoing mission to provide the public with open access to AI research and development results.
OpenAI was founded in 2015 by tech-innovators, including Elon Musk and Sam Altman, with the intent to preserve the advances in AI and maximize its potential to improve society as a whole. It is currently led by CEO Sam Altman, previously CEO of Y Combinator. OpenAI has continually sought to provide the public with access to the latest in AI research, results, and development projects. This initiative is another great example of OpenAI’s commitment to democratizing AI and ensuring responsible development.
The results of the project funded by these grants will be accessible to the general public free of charge and OpenAI encourages these parties to reach out and share their ideas. With this effort, OpenAI is taking tangible steps towards a more inclusive and ethical development of AI systems.
