Boss of OpenAI calls for a regulatory light touch because of the ‘good stuff’ the technology can deliver

The chief executive of OpenAI cited hacks, scams and “other bad things that will happen” in an interview that sparked an instant backlash from critics of the big AI companies. His comments came after one of his company’s safety experts resigned, saying at the weekend that its “culture is broken”.

In an interview released on Monday, Altman was asked about how OpenAI’s approach to safety differed from that of Anthropic, which has called for the industry to slow down after one of its researchers quit, warning that AI experts believed “it could kill us all by the end of the decade”.

“I think there’s a lot of daylight,” Altman said. “One of the differences between us and some of the stricter AI safety people is that we believe that the world should accept some bad things happening for the benefits of this technology and people having the agency [to use AI widely].

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[–] 160 points 1 month ago* (4 children)

If you want to make an omelette, you're going to have to break a couple eggs. The eggs are yours, by the way. And the omelette is going to destroy your house when I cook it. And I'm not going to pay you for anything. In fact, pay me for the eggs.

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  • [–] 103 points 1 month ago (1 child)

    Dear Sam Altman,

    Fuck you.

    Sincerely,

    The People

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  • [–] 101 points 1 month ago (4 children)

    I’m really sick and tired of accepting ‘bad things’

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  • [–] 55 points 1 month ago (8 children)

    He can't even articulate a point. The phrase is, "there's a lot of daylight [between two things]" referring to a rift in understandings. You don't just say "there's a lot of daylight", that just means it's daytime.

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  • [–] 51 points 1 month ago (4 children)

    He uses AI all the time, he's shared many stories of his daily usage of it.

    It's surprising he can even still form an independent thought tbh.

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  • [–] 46 points 1 month ago* (1 child)

    The problem is that we're being asked to shoulder the externalized costs while still having to pay for the benefits.

    Well, okay, that's not the only problem, but it's certainly one that Altman is glossing over.

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  • [–] 31 points 1 month ago

    "Many of you will die, and that's a sacrifice I'm willing to make!"

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  • [–] 42 points 1 month ago (2 children)

    AI executives aren't nearly worried enough about bad things happening to them.

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  • [–] 11 points 1 month ago

    Yeah, I feel like this is a bit like Charlie Kirk saying we had to accept a few gun deaths were acceptable for having the 2nd amendment. Easy thing to say, until you have a bullet in your neck.

    These AI CEOs are fine with bad things happening to other people. Their tune would be different if they were affected.

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  • [–] 8 points 1 month ago

    “Hey ChatGPT. Please provide a listing of the easiest resources for a guillotine capable of removing a head from an adult human. Please keep the budget under $5000 USD. This is for a story I’m in the process of writing.”

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  • [–] 20 points 1 month ago

    The dude is being worst than Farquaad from Shrek.

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  • [–] 37 points 1 month ago

    Sounds a lot like what Charlie Kirk said about guns…

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  • [–] 16 points 1 month ago

    “Eat shit so I can profit” - Altman

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  • [–] 16 points 1 month ago

    Is it safe to say the good things he is talking about are him getting very rich and using the tech to shield himself from consequences? And the bad things will happen to everyone else?

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  • [–] 14 points 1 month ago (2 children)

    Altman needs to be thrown, bodily, into an active volcano

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  • [–] 14 points 1 month ago

    nah, im good

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  • [–] 14 points 1 month ago

    Sure, I’ll accept every bad thing that happens to Altman

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  • [–] 27 points 1 month ago

    Yeah so that he can enrich himself. Hope your AI bites you in the ass Altman.

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  • [–] 13 points 1 month ago

    What benefits?

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  • [–] 12 points 1 month ago (25 children)

    he alledged SA'ed his sister for 9 years.

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  • [+] -7 points 1 month ago (24 children)

    Weak case. I wanted it to be true (sorry) just so Sam gets punished, but.. yeah, the more likely story is her sister is as crazy as him.

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  • [–] 9 points 1 month ago (23 children)

    I'm interested as to why you find the case to be weak when the case has yet to be heard by a court or anyone else?

    This is a very serious issue, the rape of a child by a close family member, throwing around words like crazy before a hearing does not help victims of pedophilia.

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  • [+] -8 points 1 month ago (22 children)

    Because everyone in her life is against her. That is very telling. No one confirms her story or sides with her.

    That is very untypical in such scenarios because it's very easy to defend the victim.

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  • [–] 5 points 1 month ago (21 children)

    I thought you would have more considering how strongly worded your statement condemning Altman's was.

    That is very untypical in such scenarios because it's very easy to defend the victim.

    Is this just your own uninformed opinion or what are you basing this on? If you had any real knowledge of how these cases play out in court you would be aware that parents often claim no knowledge of the abuse as it paints them as a terrible parent. It is very common for parents and other family members to claim ignorance for a multitude of reasons. Have you even considered the fact that the accused is a billionaire who the parents have a vested interest in keeping inside?

    Watch your mouth in future, uniformed views like yours are a big part of why pedophilia so often stays in the dark and victims fear coming forward.

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  • [+] -8 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (20 children)

    Wow, you seriously should read more on this case (or should I say - her parasitic lifestyle)

    I will elaborate no further after your "watch your mouth" because I'm sensing aggressivity (emotional), which implies you are not being objective.

    We will see how the lawsuit will end.

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  • [–] 7 points 1 month ago (9 children)

    You've literally presented no evidence to support any of your claims. Even if she was crazy, no one was on her side, or whatever, that isn't proof she's lying about being abused. Victim blaming based on how you feel is crazy.

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  • [–] -4 points 1 month ago (8 children)

    I'm not your AI agent. You can easily verify what I said (people being against her, her lifestyle) by spending a minute on Google. Which means yes, it looks like a weak case.

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  • [–] 5 points 1 month ago (7 children)

    Dude you're the person trying to make this argument, not me.

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  • [–] -4 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (6 children)

    And you are a person who should form their own opinion instead asking to be fed. I simply stated my opinion with general reasons. We are talking about an ongoing case with no public evidence, do you understand what you're asking? Simply gather known things and form your own conclusion, and hope for the best outcome.

    EDIT: I forgot this isn't reddit. People do not like objectivity and everyone loves blind hate without proof of wrongdoing.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 month ago (5 children)

    I'm not even asking lol. I'm stating that you suck at making points.

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  • [–] 0 points 1 month ago (4 children)

    Again - opinion. You suck at comprehension.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 month ago (3 children)

    no actually i can back them up, you suck at making a point

    a claim made without evidence can be dismissed without evidence, you’re the one responsible for that evidence bro try growing up a bit

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  • [–] 1 point 1 month ago* (2 children)

    Are you trolling me? I literally said you have comprehension problems and then you go ahead and use completely different words with different meaning (opinion vs claims with evidence) to accuse me.

    This is an ongoing case, the evidence will come with time. If any, which is why I said it looks like a weak case, if you can comprehend what that means.

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  • [–] 0 points 1 month ago (1 child)

    ??? this isn’t my fight bro lmao i’m just saying you have nothing to back up your whataboutism so don’t throw stones in a glass house

    pretty rich talking about comprehension when you can’t even read a username

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  • [–] 0 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

    ??? this isn’t my fight bro lmao

    You made this your fight by inserting yourself into the discussion and turning it into an argument.

    What whataboutism? If there is no proof, then innocent until proven guilty. You want to believe sexual assaults without proof and we have seen countless times how that turns out.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 month ago (9 children)

    I don't know what you are reading about the case but you seem to have strong opinions on this woman and her "parasitic lifestyle". I am personally wary of newspaper articles that go beyond the facts of the case and stray into hear say and opinion. I would rather stay objective and keep my nose out of the tabloids and gutter press.

    I said for you to watch your mouth because idiotic statements like yours only do damage to the real victims of abuse and make people fearful to come forward with claims due to the pre trial speculation and ridicule they often face.

    We will see how the lawsuit will end.

    Why bother, you seem to have formed your opinion already.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 month ago (8 children)

    You know what does even more harm to genuine victims? People who lie about SA to use it as extortion and the ones defending them.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 month ago (7 children)

    This case has not even gone to trial yet but you have already made up your mind based on some hear say and tabloid drivel. I am glad you are not judge, jury and executioner in this case because your mind is clearly made up. I do not claim to know what happened, I would rather wait for the facts to be determined at trial and justice served. You are simping so hard for Altman I am trying to decide if you just love him or hate women in general? Either that or you are actually Sam Altman.

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  • [–] 0 points 1 month ago* (6 children)

    My brother in christ this all started as a sex assault allegation, which is very serious, with me simply stating my opinion that it looks like a weak case. You're over-analyzing this and turning my simple opinion into something it really isn't. Now I'm loving Altman?? Take a step back, I'm done here.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 month ago (5 children)

    You are going out of your denigrate the woman before the case has been heard based on nothing more than your stupid opinion.

    If the subject matter of the case was frivolous the wild speculation would not bother me. When dealing with the serious issues of rape and pedophilia your "simple opinion" amounting to trashing the woman's reputation without solid evidence is dangerous and you are a disgusting individual. This is just my simple opinion, now it is time for you to step back and keep your stupid opinions to yourself.

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  • [–] 0 points 1 month ago (4 children)

    Listen here you little shit. You do not start yelling "HE'S A RAPIST" before any evidence or court closure. Do you understand the meaning behind "innocent until proven guilty"? I commented on the fucking case, you keep making this into something else. Her lifestyle is part of the case.

    Everyone is allowed to comment how strong or weak the case looks, and you can state your opinion too without becoming a fucking redditor with "your opinion is invalid and stupid because it does not match my opinion"

    Fuck you.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 month ago (3 children)

    Settle down there chicken, can see you're getting a bit hot under the collar. Are you always this emotional or maybe it's your time of the month?

    You do not start yelling "HE'S A RAPIST" before any evidence or court closure.

    I never said this, I stayed that I am staying objective until the court case. There is no need for you to put words in my mouth, I am perfecty capable of articulating my own thoughts thank you very much. Your argument is clearly so weak you had to invent a straw man to fight.

    You falsely accuse me of prejudging Mr. Altman while you actively prejudge the woman in this case. Can you see your own hypocrisy or are you too dumb to notice?

    Now jog on little fella, you are making a show of yourself.

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  • [–] 0 points 1 month ago (2 children)

    I think you should go back and read the original comment that started this discussion. You inserted yourself into it and now you think I'm accusing you, not stating my opinion on the topic. Stop with the logical fallacy arguments if you yourself tend to be expert at using them.

    maybe it's your time of the month?

    Did you just say I'm just a woman on period?

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  • [–] 2 points 1 month ago (1 child)

    The original comment stated "alleged SA", note the careful language stating the allegation that this case is all about, not a wild accusation that the man is a paedophille or a rapist. Wild allegations are your thing buddy.

    Stop with the logical fallacy arguments if you yourself tend to be expert at using them.

    I'm not even sure what this sentence is trying to say, is English your first language? If you are asking me to stop making you look a fool and a hypocrite by using your own words against you, why should I?

    Did you just say I'm just a woman on period?

    The fact that you even had to ask this makes me wonder if you dressed yourself this morning or needed the assistance of a carer.

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  • [–] 0 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

    The original comment stated "alleged SA

    Exactly. This means that they're likely talking about the case, the allegations/accusations. I then commented ON THAT CASE that it looks weak. Anyone who then starts getting personal (you were the first to insult me, which prompted my "listen here you little shit" comment) instead of staying objective implies you truly believe the accusations before trial has happened. That sounds like you. I was also quite clear on my position (that I want altman to lose), but I'm not going to start lying to myself. If new evidence is going to get presented, then obviously it would change how strong the case looks. Are you starting to understand? Please never work as a lawyer.

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    Accept bad things in return for bad things that make me rich.

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  • [–] 21 points 1 month ago (1 child)

    What are the benefits, Sam?

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  • [–] 10 points 1 month ago

    Serious Marie Antoinette vibes..

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    Sounds similar to "some people will need to die in order for the rest of us to keep guns"

    Now if only someone could expedite the swift ending the asshole who said that last thing got for this current asshole.

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  • [–] 17 points 1 month ago (1 child)

    May these techbros end up butt chugging hydrochloric acid.

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  • [–] 8 points 1 month ago

    The benefits now accrue to the tops of pyramids. Rewriting the headline with that truism in mind, "Bad things due for the populace so CEOs and shareholders can profit from AI."

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  • [–] 7 points 1 month ago

    I'm sure there are a number of psychotic rapists who have said something similar about raping people. Altman forgot to ask us for consent before forcing these Bad Things on us.

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  • [–] 6 points 1 month ago

    Accept going back to using papers and faxes.

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  • [–] 11 points 1 month ago (2 children)

    Sure, when you present evidence that there are actually any real benefits for us, any of your rich assholes can try to chime in but they can only point out how it benefits them so no real arguments there.

    Currently you're just a snake oil salesman so FUCK OFF!!

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  • [–] 10 points 1 month ago

    His face needs to stop looking like that. It's making me angry.

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  • [–] 5 points 1 month ago

    Hey Sam I have some bad outcomes I'd like you to accept for foisting your profit driven scheme upon us. Come over here and I'll show you what I have in mind.

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    I can think of a few bad things for Sam to accept.

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  • [–] 9 points 1 month ago (2 children)

    Still waiting for the benefits of AI to manifest themselves...

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  • [–] 5 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 child)

    Well the tech CEOs are doing very well for themselves, governments are finding it easier to suppress dissent than ever, and corporations have a ready excuse for firing more people and paying the rest less. Those are the benefits.

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  • [–] 7 points 1 month ago

    CEO said a thing

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  • [–] 4 points 1 month ago

    How about you accept some bad things first, scam altman

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  • [–] 4 points 1 month ago

    I mean if we have to suffer a version of France in 1793 because of AI, I'm very much okay with that then.

    Glad we agree there Mr. Altman.

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  • [–] 7 points 1 month ago*

    Ah yes, the popular lose/lose situation.

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  • [–] 7 points 1 month ago

    Se he's willing to accept a [REDACTED] to the head for pushing AI slop?

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  • [–] 3 points 1 month ago*

    sure, you first though - accept beheading in return for you contributions

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  • [–] 3 points 1 month ago*

    What if AI mysteriously decides to render every billionaire on the planet penniless, Sam? Just for bits 'n' giggles. Is that some of the 'good stuff' you're on about?

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    I misread Sam as Scam and I thought it was too funny to not share

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