Sam Altman has an idea to get AI to 'love humanity,' use it to poll billions of people about their value systems
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Sam Altman expressed a hope for AI to "love humanity," indicating that building such a trait into AI systems is possible but remains uncertain. He emphasized the importance of aligning AI with human welfare amid growing concerns about its safety.
In discussing the government's role in AI, Altman stated: "In a well-functioning society this would be a government project; better that it's happening this way as an American project," highlighting the need for cooperation and regulatory action.
Geoffrey Hinton, a leading voice in AI, raised serious safety concerns, stating he couldn't "see a path that guarantees safety," which echoes the fears articulated by Elon Musk about AI potentially leading to humanity's extinction.
California's attempt to pass legislation holding AI developers accountable for catastrophic events, like misuse in weapons development, reflects the significant regulatory challenges as such legislation was vetoed, despite passing through the legislature.
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