The decision-making process has been described as 'unusual' by experts, and there are concerns about the lack of a clear definition of AGI. Some experts also question the legitimacy of OpenAI's AGI mission, arguing that the focus on AGI distracts from the current impact of AI models and tools. The implications for Microsoft are unclear, but there could be potential conflicts between the for-profit interests of Microsoft and the nonprofit mission of OpenAI.
Key takeaways:
- OpenAI's nonprofit board of directors will decide when the company has achieved artificial general intelligence (AGI), at which point such a system will be excluded from IP licenses and other commercial terms with Microsoft.
- The OpenAI for-profit subsidiary is fully controlled by the OpenAI nonprofit and is subject to the nonprofit’s mission. Once AGI is reached, Microsoft will be out of the loop.
- The OpenAI nonprofit board of directors includes individuals with ties to the Effective Altruism movement, although an OpenAI spokesperson stated that none of the board members are effective altruists.
- There are concerns about the lack of a clear definition of AGI from OpenAI, and some experts question whether AGI is even possible or coming anytime soon.