OpenAI and other tech firms have signed an open letter advocating for a responsible approach to developing artificial intelligence solutions.
excited for the spirit of this letter, and ron’s leadership in rallying the industry!
progress in ai will be one of the biggest factors in improving people’s quality of life; we need to build it and make it widely available. https://t.co/6GB13ddAT7
— Sam Altman (@sama) March 4, 2024
Sam Altman expressed his excitement for the “spirit of this letter,” initiated by venture capitalist Ron Conway and his firm SV Angel. The executive opined that progress in AI will be a major factor in enhancing people’s quality of life.
Since the launch of ChatGPT and the subsequent public focus on AI, many industry figures have simultaneously championed the technology’s benefits while sounding alarms about its significant risks.
In May of last year, tech company leaders, including Altman, signed a letter warning that artificial intelligence could pose dangerous consequences for humanity.
In its letter, SV Angel compared the impact of AI to other innovations such as the printing press, the internal combustion engine, electricity, and the internet.
“Our collective responsibility is to make choices that maximize the benefits of AI and reduce risks for both current and future generations,” the letter states.
Some X users noted that the message does not specify concrete actions to achieve this.
Am I missing something or does this say absolutely nothing? pic.twitter.com/3AfktUfbzh
— AI Notkilleveryoneism Memes ⏸️ (@AISafetyMemes) March 4, 2024
In February 2024, Elon Musk filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing the company of no longer being open and “working for the benefit of all humanity.”