Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, will be meeting with Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels to discuss AI regulation on Thursday. Altman has been traveling throughout Europe over the past week to meet with other tech leaders, discuss AI regulation with politicians, and scout new office locations. The meeting with von der Leyen will likely touch on the upcoming Artificial Intelligence Act, which Altman has expressed some skepticism about, stating that OpenAI would leave the EU if the law proved too burdensome. However, he has also emphasized that OpenAI really wants to offer services in Europe, and plans to comply with the AI Act.
OpenAI is an artificial intelligence research organization founded in 2015 by a group of tech leaders, including Tesla CEO Elon Musk. The company’s goal is to develop and promote friendly AI that will benefit society as a whole. OpenAI has partnered with several tech giants, including Microsoft, to advance their research and promote the development of AI in a responsible, ethical manner.
Sam Altman is the CEO of OpenAI and a well-known tech entrepreneur. Prior to joining OpenAI, Altman was the president of Y Combinator, a noted startup accelerator. He is also known for his investments in tech companies such as Airbnb and Reddit. Altman has been a vocal advocate for advancing AI research in an ethical and responsible manner, while also promoting its potential benefits for humanity.
