Ex-OpenAI Executives Raise Concerns Over For-Profit Transition Plans 🗣

Welcome to another edition of Horizon AI,

In today's edition, we're looking at some concerns raised by ex-OpenAI executives regarding its switch to a for-profit company.

Wishing you all the best in the coming New Year! Let’s begin!

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Here's what's new today in the Horizon AI

• Chart of the week: The Growth of Big Tech Since ChatGPT’s Launch

• Former OpenAI Executives Raise Concerns About Shift to For-Profit

• Free Resources

• AI tools to check out

• Video of the week

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Chart of the week

The Growth of Big Tech Since ChatGPT’s Launch

• The six Big Tech companies have gained over $8 trillion in market value since ChatGPT's launch in November 2022.

• Nvidia emerged as the biggest winner, with its AI-focused chips becoming essential for companies involved in machine learning and generative AI.

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OPENAI

Former OpenAI Executives Raise Concerns About Shift to For-Profit

OpenAI is facing backlash from former executives over its restructuring plans.

Details:

• Miles Brundage, OpenAI's former head of AI policy, warned of "red flags" in the restructuring plan, questioning how voting rights and decision-making authority will be distributed among stakeholders.

• Brundage worries that the well-funded nonprofit arm could give the PBC too much leeway to become a "normal company." He argues that product decisions, such as pricing and safety, must prioritize the nonprofit's original mission.

• Jan Leike, who left OpenAI for Anthropic, criticized the shift as a departure from OpenAI's original mission. He claims the nonprofit is focusing on less impactful, charitable ventures instead of its original mission of "ensuring that AGI benefits all of humanity."

The restructuring of OpenAI has ignited a debate about its long-term goals and alignment with its founding principles. The path forward for OpenAI will likely be shaped by how it addresses these growing concerns.

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Video of the week

Sam Altman on His Feud with Elon Musk—and the Battle for AI's Future

An interview with Sam Altman covering a wide range of topics, including the development of AI, the feud between Altman and Elon Musk, and the future of AI.

He also discusses his personal life, political views, and how he incorporates AI into his daily routine, including using ChatGPT as his default search engine.

Other points include the potential benefits and risks of AI, the importance of responsible AI development, the role of government, and more.

👉 You can find timestamps in the comments to jump straight to the topics that interest you.

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