OpenAI Founder Visiting Korea on the 9th
Attending Dialogue Event Invited by Ministry of SMEs and Startups
Global Tour... Emphasizing Human Rights and Innovation
Minister Lee Young of the Ministry of SMEs and Startups attended the 'K-Startup Meet Open AI' held on the 9th at 63 Square in Yeouido, Seoul, and had a conversation with Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, who sparked the generative artificial intelligence (AI) boom with ChatGPT. Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@
Sam Altman, the founder and CEO of OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, shared his views on artificial intelligence (AI) technology, which is rapidly transforming industries and societies worldwide, on the 9th.
CEO Altman attended a discussion titled "K-Startup Meets OpenAI," held at the 63 Building in Yeouido, Seoul, at the invitation of the Ministry of SMEs and Startups.
During a Q&A session with startup representatives, CEO Altman addressed AI technology related to developing virtual characters of deceased individuals, calling it a "very complex issue" and stating that "a social dialogue regarding human rights is necessary."
He added, "We need to proceed with the business cautiously," emphasizing, "AI has technical advantages but can also cause harm. There needs to be a social conversation about how far individual human rights should be respected."
CEO Altman is currently touring the world under the name "OpenAI Tour," meeting heads of state and discussing the future direction of the AI industry.
He said, "AI technology has potential and is a powerful tool, but it can cause harm," and added, "When creating regulations, the benefits should be shared with many people." He also conveyed that, "After speaking with government officials and regulators worldwide, there was a common will that 'innovation must continue.'"
Greg Brockman, co-founder of OpenAI, explained, "Rather than regulating AI technology itself, the focus should be on use cases," and noted, "Since AI affects human activities in all sectors, regulations should differ by sector."
He stated, "Regulations should be applied after identifying use cases, conducting small experimental trials, and considering potential problems and harms."
In response to a question about whether strengthened AI regulations would make it difficult for latecomer companies to enter the market, Brockman replied, "Early entrants like OpenAI, who entered quickly, must take responsibility with a future-oriented mindset," adding, "We need to open good paths for humanity through technology, work together with governments, and continue social consensus."
He also expressed, "I want to contribute not only to Silicon Valley but to humanity worldwide," and said, "I believe now is the right time for many entrepreneurs to start startups. Many amazing things can be done based on AI technology."
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