The ideological struggle over the pace of technology development led to a “coup” caused by concerns about Altman’s desire for commercialization. The nonprofit’s mission to promote responsible AI clashed with the economic interests of powerful investors, leading Microsoft to support Altman’s return.
This story shows that when it comes to the real world, AI “safety” in Silicon Valley plays second fiddle to the relentless pursuit of money.
OpenAI’s unique structure, in which a non-profit company runs a for-profit company, has failed to avoid conflict between ethics and industry interests.
Source: Ferra
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