OpenAI Rewrites Its AI Safety History Through AGI Philosophy
A high-profile ex-OpenAI policy researcher, Miles Brundage, criticized the company for "rewriting" its deployment approach to potentially risky AI systems by downplaying the need for caution at the time of GPT-2's release. OpenAI has stated that it views the development of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) as a "continuous path" that requires iterative deployment and learning from AI technologies, despite concerns raised about the risk posed by GPT-2. This approach raises questions about OpenAI's commitment to safety and its priorities in the face of increasing competition.
- The extent to which OpenAI's new AGI philosophy prioritizes speed over safety could have significant implications for the future of AI development and deployment.
- What are the potential long-term consequences of OpenAI's shift away from cautious and incremental approach to AI development, particularly if it leads to a loss of oversight and accountability?