AXIOS July 25, 2024
Sam Altman, OpenAI co-founder and CEO, is calling for a “U.S.-led global coalition” to ensure a democratic vision for AI prevails over an authoritarian one — and says both Washington and state governments must act with more urgency.
- “The future continues to come at us fast,” Altman told Axios in a phone interview Wednesday. “I’m grateful that some stuff is happening [at the White House and on Capitol Hill]. But I don’t think we’re seeing the level of seriousness that this warrants.”
Why it matters: In the face of China’s determination to become a dominant AI player, Altman wants to goad governments at all levels into a more strategic, urgent AI approach.
- “We need the democratic —...
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