Sam Altman Compares OpenAI To The Manhattan Project—And He's Not Joking About the Risks
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman delivered a striking metaphor during a recent appearance on Theo Von's "This Past Weekend" podcast, comparing the creation of advanced artificial intelligence systems to the development of the atomic bomb.Altman acknowledged that the future of AI is far too complex for anyone to map out with certainty, even as its potential impact rivals the most groundbreaking inventions in history. "I think no one can predict the future. Human society is very complex. This is an amazing new technology. Maybe a less dramatic example than the atomic bomb is when they discovered the transistor a few years later," he said.Don't Miss:Accredited Investors: Grab Pre-IPO Shares of the AI Company Powering Hasbro, Sephora & MGM—Just $0.63 Before NASDAQ Launch‘Scrolling To UBI' — Deloitte's #1 fastest-growing software company allows users to earn money on their phones. You can invest today for just $0.30/share.OpenAI CEO Draws Chilling Parallel to Manhattan ProjectAltman explained that researchers at OpenAI occasionally feel the same moral weight as scientists who witnessed the first nuclear weapon test in 1945. "There are these moments in the history of science where you ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
