OpenAI, originally founded as a nonprofit by Sam Altman and Elon Musk, is transforming into a for-profit model, diverging from its initial humanitarian goals. This shift has prompted significant backlash from former employees and prominent figures who express concerns over the potential dangers of AI, specifically Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Notably, whistleblowers also point out that as OpenAI moves towards a typical commercial pathway, it risks losing sight of its foundational promise to benefit humanity, raising ethical questions about the future trajectory of AI technology.
OpenAI may one day build technology that could get us all killed, said former OpenAI employee Nisan Stiennon, alluding to the company's pursuit of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). It is to OpenAI's credit that it's controlled by a nonprofit with a duty to humanity. This duty precludes giving up that control.
The venture that began as a transparent tech nonprofit is quickly turning into a typical Silicon Valley startup - complete with whistleblowers speaking out against the company's foray into the private market.
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