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OpenAI’s Sam Altman says human-level AI is coming but will change world much less than we think
- SUMMARY
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, believes that fears about artificial general intelligence (AGI) drastically changing the world are exaggerated.
Altman suggests that AGI may be developed in the near future, but it will have a lesser impact on jobs and society than anticipated.
He views AI as a tool that can significantly enhance productivity rather than a threat to employment.
Altman recognizes the potential for AI to exacerbate economic disparities but emphasizes its role as a powerful tool.
Concerns about AI’s safety and OpenAI’s responsibility in safeguarding it were recently at the center of Altman’s brief ouster from the company.
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Positive
“Altman said AI isn’t yet replacing jobs at the scale that many economists fear, and that it’s already becoming an “incredible tool for productivity.””
“Altman was specifically referencing artificial general intelligence, or AGI, a term used to refer to a form of AI that can complete tasks to the same level, or a step above, humans.”
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“Concerns about AI safety and OpenAI’s role in protecting it were at the center of Altman’s brief ouster from the company in November after the board said it had lost confidence in its leader.”
“Altman said AI isn’t yet replacing jobs at the scale that many economists fear, and that it’s already becoming an “incredible tool for productivity.””