From Vox Media: 2024-05-17 13:20:00

OpenAI recently released ChatGPT, a product that can talk like a human. The company also saw the resignation of co-founder Ilya Sutskever, raising questions and speculation. Former employees are restricted by non-disclosure agreements from speaking out, potentially losing millions in equity if violated. Concerns arise over OpenAI’s shift away from a safety-focused culture. The company’s goal of developing artificial general intelligence (AGI) poses risks and uncertainties for the future of AI technology and humanity. Despite promises of transparency and external oversight, OpenAI’s restrictive NDAs for former employees contradict their mission of building AGI responsibly. The departure of key safety team members raises doubts about OpenAI’s commitment to ensuring AI benefits all of humanity. Speculation continues over the company’s direction and level of transparency in developing superintelligent AI.



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