OpenAI Open To Slowing AI Development Amid Safety Concerns: Sam Altman

by · Inc42

SUMMARY

  • CEO Sam Altman told employees that OpenAI is open to slowing the development of advanced AI systems alongside other leading AI companies
  • Coordinated action could help prevent competitive pressure from pushing AI companies to release increasingly autonomous systems before adequate safeguards are in place
  • Separately, OpenAI has paused new subscriptions to its $200-a-month Pro plan amid “unprecedented” demand for Astra, while keeping its other plans and API available