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AI Humanity Threat Warning Issued to OpenAI Board: Report

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Updated by Geraint Price
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In Brief

  • OpenAI researchers allegedly notified the board about AI threats to humanity, before the dismissal of CEO Sam Altman.
  • After the OpenAI board fired Sam Altman, public backlash and employee threats to leave led to his return.
  • There has been several reports on AI risks to society in recent times, including a stark forecast by Elon Musk.
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Several OpenAI researchers reportedly issued a warning to the board of directors that there is a major risk with artificial intelligence (AI) towards humanity.

The recent disclosure of a letter was recognized as a significant development preceding the removal of CEO Sam Altman by the board.

Warning To OpenAI Board Sparks Reaction

According to a recent statement from people familiar with the matter, researchers briefed the board on artificial general intelligence (AGI), described as autonomous systems outpacing humans in most “economically valuable tasks.”

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However, the new details that came to light were a major factor in the board’s decision to fire Sam Altman. There were reportedly “concerns over commercializing advances before understanding the consequences.”

Recent Concerns Voiced Regarding AI Risks

Meanwhile, there have been several vocal commentators of the risks that AI has to society in recent times.

Furthermore, Elon Musk, CEO of multiple tech companies, starkly predicted the potential harm to humans from AI.

“There’s some chance – above zero – that AI will kill us all. I think it’s low but there’s some chance.”

Meanwhile, recent reports indicate that regulations on AI must strike a balance, avoiding excessive strictness that could eliminate the potential benefits AI offers.

However, the identification of risks in AI often leads to the propagation of misinformation.

BeInCrypto recently covered the use of AI in marketing, emphasizing the dangers associated with hasty adoption by marketing agencies. The absence of well-defined regulations can give rise to compliance issues.

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Ciaran Lyons
Ciaran is a cryptocurrency journalist based in Sydney, Australia. He particularly enjoys writing about CBDC developments and the practical implementations of cryptocurrency in real-world scenarios. He has also appeared across major television networks in Australia including Channel Ten, Channel Nine and SBS TV. Prior to his foray into cryptocurrency, Ciaran worked as a presenter on national radio station Triple J.
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