Altman, who spoke at the World Government Summit in Dubai via videoconference, repeated his call for the establishment of a body similar to the International Atomic Energy Agency to oversee artificial intelligence, which is expected to advance faster than the world expects, according to the Associated Press.
“There are some things that are easier to imagine when things are really bad,” Altman said. “I’m not interested in killer robots that take to the streets when things get bad. I’m more interested in the very subtle societal disruptions that these systems can create, and without any particular ill intentions, they just go.” “Things are very wrong.”
However, Altman emphasized that AI makers should not be responsible for setting regulations governing the industry. He added: “We are still in the stage of discussions. As you know, all countries in the world are holding conferences. Everyone has an idea and a policy, and this is a good thing. I think we are still in a time that requires a healthy debate, but at some point over the next few years, I think we have to “Move towards an action plan that has real support around the world.”
OpenAI, an artificial intelligence startup based in San Francisco, is one of the leading companies in this field. Microsoft invested about $1 billion in OpenAI, and the Associated Press signed an agreement with it to enable it to access its news archive. Meanwhile, The New York Times sued OpenAI and Microsoft for using its news without permission to train chatbots.
The success of OpenAI has made Altman the most prominent figure in the rapid commercialization of artificial intelligence and concerns about what might emerge from this new technology.
In addition, the UAE also owns the “G42” company, which specializes in artificial intelligence and computing, based in Abu Dhabi, and which is supervised by the Emirati National Security Advisor Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who has strong influence in the country. G42 has what experts refer to as “a leading global artificial intelligence model in the Arabic language.”
The company faced allegations of its involvement in espionage due to its ties to a phone application that was reputed to be spyware. She also faced allegations that she secretly collected “genetic material” from Americans for the Chinese government. The company stated that it would cut ties with all Chinese suppliers due to American concerns.
However, the discussion with Altman, moderated by Omar Al Olama, UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, did not address any local concerns. Altman said he was relieved to see schools, where teachers feared students would use artificial intelligence to write papers, now embracing the technology as “essential for the future.”
Altman said that artificial intelligence “is still in its early stages,” adding: “I think the reason is that our current technology is similar to the first mobile phone that had a black and white screen. So give us some time. I think in a few more years the situation will be much better than it is.” “It is now, and it should be very impressive in a decade.”
2024-02-13 12:16:30
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