In a recent development, OpenAI, the acclaimed developer behind the revolutionary ChatGPT, has unveiled its new safety committee to oversee the training of its latest AI model, the GPT-4 system. This committee, led by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, board members, and other executives, is set to enhance the company’s processes and protect advanced AI development from potential misuse and exploitation over the next 90 days.
This move comes on the heels of key departures from the company, including researcher Jan Leike and co-founder Ilya Sutskever, who raised concerns about the prioritization of safety in OpenAI’s practices. The newly formed safety committee aims to address these issues and provide crucial recommendations on safety and security decisions for OpenAI projects and operations.
One particular area of controversy that OpenAI has faced is the allegation of a voice for ChatGPT resembling that of actress Scarlett Johansson, which the company vehemently denied as any intentional impersonation. Despite the setbacks, OpenAI remains dedicated to building safe and beneficial artificial general intelligence.
The committee has announced plans to release its recommendations publicly after meeting with the full board later this year, inviting a robust debate on the future of AI development. As the global conversation around AI ethics and safety continues to evolve, OpenAI’s safety committee marks a significant step towards ensuring responsible and secure artificial intelligence advancements.
