Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, was on a tour across Europe to talk about artificial intelligence, its regulation and similar matters. During his visit to University College London, Altman indicated that the European Union’s safety requirements might be a challenge to meeting operational goals, which may lead to OpenAI ceasing operations in the region, depending on how this is addressed. After this incident, Altman took to Twitter to clear any confusion that had been caused. He stated that OpenAI has no plans to leave Europe and is excited to continue its operations in the region and tackle the regulatory implications of artificial intelligence.
OpenAI is focused on developing technological advancements that are deemed trustworthy and safe by the public. The company recently wrote a blog post about the importance of being able to develop AI models without the burden of license or audit regulations, written by co-founder Elon Musk. OpenAI’s aim is to be able to develop technology responsibly and thoughtfully without being subjected to extreme oversight.
Sam Altman is an American entrepreneur best known for his role in the founding of technology companies such as Loopt, Optimizely, and OpenAI. He was the president of Y Combinator, a seed accelerator and venture capital firm, from 2014 to 2020. At OpenAI, Altman’s vision is to create Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)—a machine that can understand multiple fields —to impact the future of technology and benefit the entire human population. Altman is deeply involved in AI governance and policy work to help advance the responsible development of AI.
