OpenAI, the artificial intelligence (AI) research organization, is planning to open an office in Japan after co-founder and CEO, Sam Altman, met with the Japanese Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida. This news follows Japan’s recent announcement that it will not enforce copyright laws on data used in AI training. Keiko Nagaoka, Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology, confirmed the government’s stance, stating that Japan’s laws won’t protect copyrighted materials used in AI datasets. Altman expressed enthusiasm for Japan’s adoption and enthusiasm for AI technology and looks forward to expanding OpenAI’s services to the Japanese people.
OpenAI develops advanced AI models that can be applied to various fields. Its mission is to create a safe and widely available AI that can benefit humanity. The organization was founded in 2015 by several industry leaders, including Elon Musk and Sam Altman.
Sam Altman is the co-founder and CEO of OpenAI, a startup focused on developing safe and advanced AI technology. Before becoming CEO of OpenAI, Altman was the president of startup accelerator Y Combinator and an investor in various Silicon Valley startups. He is known for his support of universal basic income and advocacy for AI safety.
