Former OpenAI board members call for third-party regulation due to concerns about governance & ethics

From Business Insider: 2024-05-26 20:30:00

Two former OpenAI board members, Helen Toner and Tasha McCauley, have called for third-party regulation to hold AI companies accountable. They criticized OpenAI CEO Sam Altman for creating a toxic work environment and engaging in psychological abuse. Policymakers are urged to establish effective regulatory frameworks to ensure AI companies act responsibly.

Concerns have been raised regarding the influence of profit-motivated companies like OpenAI on AI policy development. The Department of Homeland Security has formed an AI Safety and Security Board, with Altman and other tech CEOs as members. Critics fear policies that prioritize industry interests over human safety. AI ethicists stress the importance of centering people over technology in decision-making.



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