OpenAI CEO Engages in Diplomatic Charm Offensive to Build Relationships.

OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman, has been travelling across the world, meeting with students, venture capitalists, and world leaders to promote awareness and regulation of AI technology. Altman has been highlighting the benefits of AI while also warning of its potential risks and calling for global cooperation to make AI technology safer. His travels are an attempt to create a positive image of AI and regulate its development while retaining OpenAI’s freedom to operate. The European Union’s AI Act was passed last week, but the US and China still lag behind. Altman has advocated for a licensing and registration regime to regulate AI models that cross a specific threshold of capability to mitigate potential safety concerns. However, critics argue this may only benefit larger companies that can afford compliance. Regulators must also be cautious of potential regulatory blind spots emerging from rapid technological developments. While policymakers are keen to ensure ethical development, they are also responsive to the tech industry’s influence.