In response to Musk's criticisms, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman defended the company's actions and suggested that Musk's concerns stem from his focus on AI safety. Altman clarified that Microsoft's control is more about potential restrictions to OpenAI's data center access rather than financial control. He also disagreed with Musk's warnings about the dangers of AI, stating that he believes OpenAI will make a positive contribution to the world.
Key takeaways:
- Elon Musk has criticized OpenAI for its shift from non-profit and open source to for-profit and closed source, concerns about AI safety, and its partnership with Microsoft.
- Musk compared the transition from non-profit to for-profit to an organization created to save the Amazon Rain Forest becoming a lumber company exploiting the forest for profit.
- Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, responded to Musk's criticism, stating that Musk's concerns stem from a genuine concern for AI safety and that they have a difference of opinion.
- Musk launched a new AI startup, xAI, earlier this year with the goal of building a good AGI that is curious and truth-speaking, which he believes is the safest approach to AI.