AI WireThe Guardian
Altman says world should tolerate AI's 'bad things' for its benefits
Sam Altman thinks society should put up with some harm from artificial intelligence (AI) in order to enjoy its upsides. The OpenAI chief executive pointed to hacks and scams as examples of "bad things" that could come with wider AI use, according to The Guardian. He argued for a light regulatory touch, saying heavy rules could slow down the "good stuff" AI offers. Altman leads OpenAI, the company behind widely used AI tools. His comments add to an ongoing debate about how much governments should control AI development versus letting companies move fast. The balance between safety and innovation affects anyone who uses AI tools or could be targeted by AI-enabled scams.
Words to know
- OpenAI
- — The company that makes AI tools like ChatGPT; Sam Altman is its chief executive.
- Regulatory light touch
- — Having few strict government rules controlling a technology or industry.
- AI-enabled scams
- — Fraud or deception carried out with help from artificial intelligence tools.
- Hacks
- — Unauthorized break-ins into computer systems to steal data or cause harm.
Summary written from The Guardian's headline and teaser