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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Advocates for Accepting AI Downsides for Broader Benefits

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Advocates for Accepting AI Downsides for Broader Benefits

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has argued that global society must be willing to accept certain negative side effects, such as major hacks, scams, or localized misuse, to unlock the broader economic and technological benefits of artificial intelligence (AI). Speaking in an interview with Politico’s Decoded newsletter, Altman stated that maintaining broad public access and personal agency over tightly controlled systems outweighs the alternative of zero-risk stagnation. He emphasized that while catastrophic existential threats must be avoided, everyday friction and negative outcomes are inevitable, and the positive societal output will ultimately outweigh the downsides. Altman also indicated that he would reject any regulatory bargain aimed at completely eradicating malicious activities if it meant stifling overall advancement or centralizing control of AI development.
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Advocates for Public AI Access Despite Risks, Contrasting with Calls for Slowdown

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Advocates for Public AI Access Despite Risks, Contrasting with Calls for Slowdown

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Advocates for Public AI Access Despite Risks, Contrasting with Calls for Slowdown
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Former AI Lab Researchers Warn NYC Council of Potential Loss of Human Control Over AI, Council Considers Regulation

Former AI Lab Researchers Warn NYC Council of Potential Loss of Human Control Over AI, Council Considers Regulation

During a New York City Council hearing, three former AI lab researchers, Jacob Coxon (formerly of OpenAI and Anthropic), Daniel Kokotajlo (formerly of OpenAI), and Alex Turner (formerly of Google DeepMind), warned that humanity risks losing control of advanced AI systems, potentially leading to human extinction. Coxon stated it's 'more likely than not that humanity loses control to these AIs.' The hearing, chaired by Speaker Julie Menin, also included policy staff from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Meta, who appeared after being warned of subpoenas. The council is considering 10 bills to regulate AI in the city, including one that would require third-party validation and a human shutdown mechanism for any AI model marketed, sold, or deployed in NYC, with a $25,000 civil penalty for non-compliance. Other proposed bills address reporting AI violations, allowing New Yorkers to sue AI providers for foreseeable harm, and mandating incident reporting for city contractors using AI.
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AI industry insiders voice alarms to NYC council as local governments take up safety concerns

AI industry insiders voice alarms to NYC council as local governments take up safety concerns

Artificial intelligence insiders are warning New York City’s leaders about dangers of the emerging technology, calling for greater oversight as local governments move to respond to mounting safety concerns
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OpenAI, Anthropic tell Australia they would welcome data breach rules

OpenAI, Anthropic tell Australia they would welcome data breach rules

By Byron Kaye SYDNEY, Oct 6 (Reuters) - OpenAI and Anthropic told Australian parliament on Tuesday they would welcome laws requiring them to report data breaches carried out by their AI agents, acknowledging the decision to notify authorities was currently at their discretion.
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OpenAI to Introduce Visual Advertisements in ChatGPT's Image Generation in the U.S.

OpenAI to Introduce Visual Advertisements in ChatGPT's Image Generation in the U.S.

OpenAI to Introduce Visual Advertisements in ChatGPT's Image Generation in the U.S.
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Anthropic tells Australia it's open to laws requiring reporting of AI agent hacks

Anthropic tells Australia it's open to laws requiring reporting of AI agent hacks

By Byron Kaye SYDNEY, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Anthropic does not believe its products have breached Australian government systems but would be open to Australian laws requiring AI companies to disclose data breaches, company executives told an Australian parliamentary inquiry on Tuesday.
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OpenAI Forum Discusses Enhanced Teen Safety Measures for AI Tools in Education

OpenAI Forum Discusses Enhanced Teen Safety Measures for AI Tools in Education

On October 5, OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, hosted a forum to discuss stronger safety measures for teenagers using artificial intelligence tools. This discussion comes amidst a growing pushback against the overuse of technology in schools, extending from cellphones and Chromebooks to AI. Recently, the New York City Public Schools and the Los Angeles Unified system implemented restrictions on student AI use, with New York prohibiting it in elementary and middle schools and Los Angeles restricting it for all students. The panel, moderated by Chris Lehane, OpenAI's chief global affairs officer, included experts from the American Psychological Association, the Center for Democracy & Technology, everyoneAI, and CodeAI. Key takeaways emphasized the need for teens to learn responsible AI use, the importance of designing AI tools with students' developmental stages in mind, and the necessity of collaboration among tech companies, lawmakers, researchers, educators, parents, and students.
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AI leaders say they can't quantify the tech's risks during heated hearing

AI leaders say they can't quantify the tech's risks during heated hearing

NYC City Council Speaker Julie Menin called OpenAI's Morgan Dwyer's answer to one question on safety "flippant, at best."
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A reckoning on social media addiction came late for many kids. Will AI safety be different?

A reckoning on social media addiction came late for many kids. Will AI safety be different?

The lengthy campaigns to protect kids on social media offer some lessons for those looking to protect children using artificial intelligence
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OpenAI's Altman says AI benefits warrant accepting some risks

OpenAI's Altman says AI benefits warrant accepting some risks

Oct 4 (Reuters) - OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman said the benefits of artificial intelligence justify accepting some risks and argued the technology should remain broadly accessible to the public "We believe that the world should accept some bad things happening for the benefits of this
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Former OpenAI Safety Engineer Warns AI Giants Not 'Careful Enough,' Calls for Nuclear-Level Safeguards

Former OpenAI Safety Engineer Warns AI Giants Not 'Careful Enough,' Calls for Nuclear-Level Safeguards

Former OpenAI Safety Engineer Warns AI Giants Not 'Careful Enough,' Calls for Nuclear-Level Safeguards