OpenAI employees warn of 70% chance AI will harm humanity

From Futurism: 2024-06-04 15:33:26

Former and current OpenAI employees claim they are being silenced regarding safety concerns, with one signee predicting AI has a 70% chance of destroying or harming humanity. OpenAI is accused of ignoring risks posed by artificial general intelligence to prioritize building AGI, racing towards disaster despite warnings.
Former OpenAI employee Daniel Kokotajlo warned that AI could catastrophically harm or even destroy humanity, leading him to quit the company. He and other insiders assert their right to warn the public about AI risks, urging for more safety measures instead of advancing technology. The world isn’t ready for the potential danger AI poses, and concerns are rising within the industry.



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