OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on AI governance, ethics, and innovation

In this insightful conversation with HBS senior associate dean for Business and Global Society, Debora Spar, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman discusses crucial topics about artificial intelligence, from ethical governance to scientific breakthroughs. Altman shares his vision for AI's role in accelerating scientific discovery, particularly in physics, while addressing concerns about regulation, equity, and human-AI relationships. This interview was hosted May 1, 2024 at Harvard University.

Highlights:
0:00 Why OpenAI moved from nonprofit to for-profit
2:54 Can government develop AI like OpenAI?
4:02 Role of regulation and government partnerships
5:20 AI safety and aviation industry parallels
8:08 Most exciting AI applications in science
9:39 Future of human work and automation
10:29 AI companionship and human relationships
13:33 Ensuring AI equity and fairness
14:20 AI governance and corporate responsibility
15:03 Democratic approach to AI alignment
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