Sam Altman, Chief Executive Officer of OpenAI, has warned that some strange decisions may be made as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly advanced and powerful. Altman believes that OpenAI may one day achieve superintelligence, requiring proper conditions to be in place for unpredictable situations. Altman emphasized that the future of the platform will be unprecedented, hence his desire to maintain full control and not take OpenAI public.
Altman’s comments came during a meeting with Eric Xing, President of Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence in Abu Dhabi. The two discussed how the safety of AI in the future is important, and Xing expressed his expectation to work with Altman to bring out more powerful, useful, and safe AI.
Altman’s concerns highlight the power OpenAI has and its potential influence, which cannot be underestimated. ChatGPT, a product of OpenAI, has become increasingly advanced and powerful, leading Altman to believe that public market investors may view some of the decisions made by OpenAI very strangely, especially if OpenAI reaches superintelligence.
The OpenAI creator stressed that he likes being non-conflicted and prefers to stay in full control of the platform to be prepared for the unexpected. It is uncertain what Altman means by a strange decision, but he has made it clear that he is preparing for unforeseeable scenarios.
Altman’s comments suggest that artificial intelligence is still an unknown and unpredictable field, even for those who are developing it, hence his concern about the future of OpenAI. Altman’s focus now is to prioritize the safety and wellbeing of humanity while striving to bring out the full potential of the platform.
