A letter signed by current and former employees at OpenAI and other AI companies warns of the grave risks posed by artificial intelligence technology, calling for transparency and public debate. The risks highlighted include exacerbating inequality, spreading misinformation, and potential autonomous AI systems causing significant harm. The employees argue that corporations have financial incentives to limit oversight due to loosely regulated AI. Some activists have left OpenAI criticizing the company’s pursuit of profit over safety. Daniel Kokotajlo, a former OpenAI employee, raised concerns about the company’s handling of AI risks. The letter calls for greater accountability, transparency, and protections for whistleblowers in the AI industry.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/06/04/openai-employees-ai-whistleblowers/