Artificial Intelligence

ChatGPT creator calls for stronger regulation of AI

Here are the main takeaways from the appearance of Open AI CEO Sam Altman at a senate hearing on artificial intelligence

Open AI chief executive Sam Altman appearing before a senate committee hearing on AI

The creator of ChatGPT Sam Altman called on US senators during a hearing on Tuesday to more heavily regulate artificial intelligence technologies that are raising ethical, legal and national security concerns.

The Senate’s first major hearing on artificial intelligence covered everything from the lighthearted marvels of generative AI to dire warnings about existential threats to society and democracy.

The reception for Sam Altman, chief executive officer of ChatGPT developer OpenAI, was warmer and more earnest ...