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Sam Altman may control our future – can he be trusted?
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In fall 2023, Ilya Sutskever, OpenAI’s chief scientist, sent secret memos to board members discussing concerns about the leadership of CEO Sam Altman and President Greg Brockman. Sutskever had previously considered both men friends and officiated Brockman's wedding in 2019.
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- Praise: The investigation provides a detailed look into important topics surrounding AI governance, highlighting the need for more thorough reporting in this area.
- Praise: Critiques should focus on the underlying mechanics of AI systems rather than just the personalities involved, emphasizing the systemic issues at play.
- Concern: Concerns about Sam Altman's history raise questions about trust in leadership, especially given the potential societal impacts of AI.
- Concern: The underlying threat posed by AI to society and human freedom remains significant, regardless of individual leaders, indicating a systemic risk.