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OpenAI aims for a pragmatic approach between AI extremes
OpenAI aims for a pragmatic approach between AI extremes
Altman characterizes OpenAI as seeking a middle course between uncritical optimism and extreme pessimism, acknowledging both AI's opportunities and its risks while trying to remain a reliable global partner.
- Speaker
- Sam Altman
- Topic
- OpenAI Philosophy
- Source timestamp
- 14:34
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