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OpenAI looks at slowing AI progress after systems crashed, and researcher Anthropic left the industry amid fears of an apocalypse by 2027.
OpenAI is considering slowing down the development of artificial intelligence after numerous reports of failures of its systems, Bloomberg reports, citing sources.
“At a company general meeting this week, [CEO Sam] Altman told employees that OpenAI could potentially slow down the pace of AI development,” the report said.
According to sources, Altman would like other AI companies to support his idea, but believes that some may disagree.
OpenAI did not give journalists comments on this topic.
Safety issues in artificial intelligence development are back in the spotlight after Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon announced his retirement from the industry earlier this week. He explained this decision by saying that the race of technology corporations is bringing the world closer to the point of no return and could lead to an apocalyptic scenario as early as the end of 2027.
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OpenAI may announce specific measures to slow down AI development in the coming weeks
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