Altman also commented on the adoption of AI in schools, stating that he was encouraged to see the technology being embraced where it was once feared. However, he noted that AI is still in its early stages, comparing current technology to the first black-and-white screen cellphones. He predicted that AI technology will significantly improve in the next few years and could be "pretty remarkable" in a decade.
Key takeaways:
- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman warned that "very subtle societal misalignments" could make artificial intelligence systems cause serious problems.
- Altman emphasized that the AI industry should not be the one making regulations governing the industry.
- He believes that while debate is currently healthy, there needs to be a move towards an action plan with global buy-in in the next few years.
- Altman compared the current state of AI to the first cellphone with a black-and-white screen, predicting that in a decade, AI technology should be pretty remarkable.