In response to these concerns, the group has published an open letter demanding greater transparency from leading AI companies, including OpenAI, and stronger protections for whistleblowers. They argue that the company has not done enough to prevent its AI systems from becoming dangerous and are calling for sweeping changes in the artificial intelligence industry.
Key takeaways:
- A group of current and former employees of OpenAI are calling for sweeping changes to the artificial intelligence industry, including greater transparency and protections for whistle-blowers.
- The group alleges that OpenAI has a culture of recklessness and secrecy, and is prioritizing profits and growth over safety in its pursuit of artificial general intelligence (A.G.I.).
- They claim that OpenAI has used restrictive nondisparagement agreements to prevent workers from voicing their concerns about the technology.
- Daniel Kokotajlo, a former researcher in OpenAI’s governance division, is an organizer of the group and they have published an open letter calling for leading A.I. companies, including OpenAI, to establish greater transparency and more protections for whistle-blowers.