The founder of OpenAI, Sam Altman, recently spoke at an event in Delhi where he discussed the impact of AI on the world. He said that he had come to realize that humans are not necessarily special in terms of intelligence, but are still incredibly important. Altman’s views on intelligence have changed since working on AI, and he now believes that intelligence is a fundamental property of matter.
When asked about which four companies he would build, Altman responded by saying that he would select four verticals he knew best and think of ways in which AI could revolutionize those areas. He joked that perhaps the best option would be to use AI to create a better, faster AI company.
During the event, Altman addressed important issues such as the impact of AI on employment and the need for global regulation in the space to be enforced against big tech players. Although AI could disrupt the job market, Altman believes that it can also lead to a productivity boom and create new job opportunities.
Altman’s comments come after OpenAI unveiled its generative AI-powered chatbot, ChatGPT, which is capable of engaging in conversations that are almost indistinguishable from those between two humans. Google has since scaled up its deployment of its generative AI chatbot, Bard. The event in Delhi was attended by stakeholders from all across the startup ecosystem, as well as senior bureaucrats.
Altman’s insights into the world of AI are sure to raise eyebrows, as they challenge traditional notions of intelligence and how it relates to our place in the world. However, Altman’s views are not necessarily surprising given that he is at the forefront of AI development and innovation. His comments also bring attention to the need for regulation in the space, especially as big tech companies continue to pour resources into developing their own AI technologies.
