OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is currently on a global tour to avoid regulatory actions from governments around the world. According to James Vincent at The Verge, Altman is pushing for regulation of his ChatGPT technology way down the line, while simultaneously stalling current oversight efforts.
Altman’s ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence chatbot that claims to be capable of conversing like a human. The technology has not been released yet and is still in the development phase. However, Altman is already facing some regulatory scrutiny from governments.
Altman’s tour aims to prevent governments from curtailing the development of ChatGPT. He claims that open discussions with regulators will lead to better outcomes for both sides. However, Vincent claims that Altman is trying to stall any current oversight until the technology is already too advanced for international regulations to affect it.
Altman’s actions have sparked concerns about the potential for misuse of his technology. With no clear regulatory body for artificial intelligence, Altman’s intentions raise important questions regarding the role of companies in shaping the regulation of technology.
The lack of regulations for AI is a growing problem for businesses and governments alike. Many believe that the industry needs to regulate itself, but this creates an inherent conflict of interest. As such, governments around the world are stepping up their efforts to regulate AI.
It is unclear if Altman’s tour will be successful, or if it will ultimately lead to more oversight of his technology. Regardless, his actions have highlighted the need for an international regulatory framework for AI. Without clear guidelines, the development of technologies like ChatGPT could lead to unforeseen consequences.
