From Bilyonaryo Group: 2024-06-04 21:32:14

A group of current and former employees from OpenAI issued an open letter warning about the lack of transparency and accountability in leading AI companies. The letter expressed concerns about safety risks, manipulation, and misinformation in AI systems, calling for stronger oversight and whistleblower protection laws.

The letter was signed by 16 individuals, including a staff member from Google DeepMind and AI pioneers Yoshua Bengio, Geoffrey Hinton, and Stuart Russell. The signatories criticized AI companies for withholding critical information about system capabilities and risks, urging for more transparency and regulation.

OpenAI responded to the criticism, defending its track record of providing safe AI systems and commitment to addressing risks. The company highlighted its engagement with governments and communities worldwide, along with internal channels for employees to voice concerns.

The criticism of OpenAI comes amidst growing questions about CEO Sam Altman’s leadership, as the company announces new AI products slated for release after thorough testing. A chatbot unveiling sparked controversy when Scarlett Johansson criticized its resemblance to her voice, having previously declined an offer to collaborate with Altman and OpenAI.



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