Edward Snowden criticizes OpenAI for appointing former NSA Director to board

From Futurism: 2024-06-17 14:44:45

OpenAI appoints retired US Army General and former NSA Director Paul Nakasone to its board, sparking concern due to the NSA’s history of surveillance. Whistleblower Edward Snowden warns against trusting OpenAI, calling it a betrayal of human rights. Nakasone’s appointment follows the dissolution of OpenAI’s Superalignment safety team. Critics raise concerns about mass population surveillance and lack of transparency at OpenAI. Capitol Hill sees Nakasone’s appointment as a security win, while Nakasone vows to contribute to safe AI development.



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