The CEO of OpenAI, the startup that created ChatGPT, stated to a Senate committee on Tuesday that the use of artificial intelligence to tamper with election integrity is a “significant area of concern” and that it requires regulation.
“I am nervous about it,” CEO Sam Altman said about elections and AI, adding rules and guidelines are needed.
Companies of all sizes have been competing for market share for months, sprinkling limitless data and billions of dollars into the endeavor. Some detractors worry that the technology would make social ills—like bias and false information—worse, while others express concern that AI may put an end to mankind as we know it.
“There’s no way to put this genie in the bottle. Globally, this is exploding,” said Senator Cory Booker, one of many lawmakers with questions about how best to regulate AI.
US should take licensing and testing standards for the creation of AI models into consideration: Altman
As the election in 2024 approaches, Senator Mazie Hirono warned about the risk of false information. She questioned Altman about whether he would consider the falsified image damaging, saying, “In the election context, for example, I saw a picture of former President Trump being arrested by NYPD, and that went viral,”
When an image is produced rather than true, Mr. Altman said, creators should make that obvious.
In his first appearance before Congress, Altman made the general suggestion that the US should take licensing and testing standards for the creation of AI models into consideration.
When asked to weigh in on which kind of artificial intelligence (AI) should be subject to licensing, Mr. Altman responded that a model that can influence or manipulate a person’s opinions would be an example of a “great threshold.”
In addition, he advocated for giving businesses the freedom to decide whether or not to utilize their data for AI training, a proposal that is already being explored on Capitol Hill. However, Sam Altman stated that content found on a public website would be fair game.
US politicians are pushing for steps to increase the technology’s advantages and national security while preventing abuse
Additionally, Sam Altman stated that he “wouldn’t say never” to the idea of advertising but that he favored a subscription-based system.
To discuss AI, the White House gathered leading technology CEOs, including Altman. Additionally, US politicians are pushing for steps to increase the technology’s advantages and national security while preventing abuse. There is no guarantee of consensus.
According to Reuters, an employee of OpenAI recently suggested establishing the Office for AI Safety and Infrastructure Security, or OASIS, as a U.S. licensing body for AI.
Microsoft Corporation is a supporter of OpenAI. Additionally, Altman is urging international cooperation in AI and financial incentives for safety compliance.
