OpenAI Co-founder Brockman: Only Advanced AI Model Development Should Slow
OpenAI President and co-founder Greg Brockman stated that efforts to slow down AI development should be limited to companies developing cutting-edge large models.
Greg Brockman, President and co-founder of OpenAI, has proposed that initiatives to slow down artificial intelligence development should be restricted to companies building top-tier large models.
Speaking on Bloomberg's "Odd Lots" podcast, Brockman clarified that calls for slowing development do not apply to open-source models or hobbyist projects. Instead, they target "frontier areas" that require substantial capital investment and massive supercomputing resources.
Brockman's remarks come amid growing concerns about AI risks. Earlier, Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic PBC, published a blog post advocating for a pause in the development of highly advanced AI models due to escalating risks. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has voiced support for Amodei's proposals and indicated the company is prioritizing safety and not pursuing a public offering this year.
The discussion has sparked market apprehension, with investors concerned that potential restrictions could dampen investment in the AI sector, which has been a key driver of recent market gains. Brockman also noted that OpenAI has reduced its AI model training frequency following a security incident at Hugging Face.
Brockman outlined a vision for a global "coordination mechanism" and international treaties to guide the long-term development of AI. He believes the technology's importance will eventually transcend individuals, companies, and nations, impacting the destiny of all humanity.