The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), an organization backed by Elon Musk, has filed a complaint against OpenAI, citing concerns about the potential risks to humanity from AI development.
The complaint alleges that OpenAI’s research into advanced AI systems could harm consumers and competition. In particular, the FTC is concerned that OpenAI’s development of language models, such as the widely used GPT-3, could lead to deception and manipulation by businesses and individuals.
The FTC’s move is part of a broader effort by Musk and other technology leaders to slow the development of AI and ensure that the technology develops in a safe and beneficial way for humanity. While some experts argue that AI has the potential to revolutionize society and solve some of the world’s biggest problems, others warn that the technology could pose serious dangers if it is not developed responsibly.
For its part, OpenAI responded to the complaint by saying that it is committed to developing safe and useful AI systems, and that it welcomes discussion and collaboration with regulators and stakeholders.
This is an important development in the world of AI research, as OpenAI has been at the forefront of developing advanced AI systems for many years. The organization has made many breakthroughs in the field, including the development of the aforementioned GPT-3 language model, which is widely used by businesses and individuals around the world.