OpenAI CEO Sam Altman appeared before the U.S. Senate to discuss the risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) and regulations on its use. During the Senate hearing, Altman emphasized the need for global collaboration to help protect people and the environment from potential AI threats and shared OpenAI’s vision of the future, as outlined in its ‘Planning for AGI and Beyond’ text.
Altman stressed the importance of properly regulating AI, warning that it could cause unforeseen harm to humanity if left unchecked. He proposed strategies such as global cooperations between major AI players and transparent verifications for all released models to help navigate the risks. He also encouraged the Senate to develop open-source solutions to ensure control and accountability of AI technologies.
OpenAI is an artificial intelligence research and development laboratory founded in 2015. With offices in San Francisco, California, Singapore, and Montréal, Canada, it is focused on developing artificial general intelligence (AGI) that can outperform any human in any task. By working with top universities and research institutions, OpenAI is a leader in creating groundbreaking AI solutions and research.
Sam Altman is the founding CEO of OpenAI. He is a noted computer scientist, entrepreneur, investor and inventor best known for his work on Y Combinator, a business incubator program. As CEO of OpenAI, he is continuously working on new projects to further develop AI technology and make it accessible to everyone. Altman’s appearance before the U.S. Senate is a testament to his commitment to ensuring the responsible development and use of AI.
