Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently held a meeting with Sam Altman, the CEO of Microsoft-backed OpenAI and the creator of the innovative generative AI chatbot, ChatGPT, during his visit to India. Altman shared his insights into the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and its implications for work.
During his visit to institutions and the media, Altman acknowledged the disruptive force of AI but explained that it does not mean the end of permanent jobs. He emphasized that governments need to adapt and develop new socioeconomic agreements in response to the rapid advances in AI technology.
After meeting Altman, PM Modi retweeted Altman’s tweet, welcoming all collaborations that can accelerate our digital transformation for empowering our citizens. Altman also gave a media conference, where he emphasized the emergence of new job prospects despite automation making some jobs obsolete. Altman believes that AI should be viewed as a tool to augment human capabilities rather than replace them entirely.
Altman acknowledged the importance of government-funded projects in AI and expressed confidence in India‘s potential to achieve significant results through government-backed AI initiatives. He also emphasized the importance of proactive measures to equip workers with the necessary skills to meet the evolving needs of the job market.
Altman highlighted the dangers of deepfakes and fraud when shown an AI-generated video featuring a manipulated version of himself, prompting him to express optimism that continued technological advances would lead to accessible solutions that ensure authenticity and thwart such threats.
Altman’s visit to India emphasized the disruptive nature of AI and its potential impact on employment. He emphasized the need for governments to adapt and establish new socioeconomic agreements while reassuring them that new job opportunities would appear despite changes in employment. He also expressed support for research by AI and government initiatives, recognized the importance of regulation, and expressed confidence in developing solutions to reduce the risks posed by emerging technologies such as deepfakes.
