OpenAI has been working with the National Association of Secretaries of State to direct users to authoritative U.S. voting information. However, the company has faced criticism for having fewer people dedicated to election security than other tech companies. OpenAI has also been involved in legal disputes over copyright infringement and has recently removed the prohibition on the military use of its technology. Altman has called for government collaboration to establish flexible safety requirements for AI, but has expressed concerns over the European Union's AI Act.
Key takeaways:
- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman expresses concern over the potential of AI to subtly disrupt society from within, particularly if "subtle societal misalignments" are not addressed and the technology remains largely unchecked by regulators.
- Altman acknowledges the benefits of AI, such as personalized education and medical advice, but warns of its potential misuse in areas like elections, media misinformation, and global relations.
- OpenAI is working with the National Association of Secretaries of State and will direct users to authoritative websites for U.S. voting information in response to election questions, despite having fewer people dedicated to election security than other tech companies.
- Altman has called for governmental collaboration to establish safety requirements for AI that are flexible enough to adapt to new technical developments, while expressing concerns over certain aspects of proposed regulations like the European Union’s AI Act.