So you’ve been traveling a lot recently. What’s the routine like? Is there any meditation or yoga involved? On your recent trip, there was no meditation or yoga, and very little exercise. However, you did a lot of listening and explaining, meeting with world leaders and discussing the need for global regulation. The listening part turned out to be valuable, as you came back with a hundred pages of handwritten notes. You distilled the feedback from users into the top 50 pieces. When meeting people face to face, they tend to provide more honest and harsh feedback. You didn’t visit China or Russia physically, but you spoke remotely in China. Should we be concerned about their progress in AI? It would be helpful to know more precisely where they stand. While there are concerns about AI, you believe that the upsides outweigh the downsides. The technology has the potential to be a super assistant for cognitive work. Emotionally attachment to language models is a common phenomenon, but you personally find it strange. You have concerns about the ethical implications of AI. During your recent trip, you realized that people everywhere have similar concerns about the impact of AI on the economy and society. The comparisons to nuclear and bio weapons are over dramatic, but there is a lot of anxiety and fear. However, you remain optimistic about the future of AI and its potential to bring positive change. While there are risks, you believe that the benefits of AI, such as improved education and healthcare, outweigh them. You think that technology is an equalizing force and can lead to a more fair and equitable world. OpenAI’s goal is to continue improving AI models and making them more accessible. You believe that startups still have a role to play in the AI field. Despite the power and influence of OpenAI, you emphasize the importance of safety practices and external audits. You have a good relationship with Microsoft and have no plans to sell the company. You have conversations with Elon Musk and discuss a wide range of topics. You believe that learning to code is still important, as it helps develop critical thinking skills. While the future may bring changes, you don’t think we will ever have nothing to do. You acknowledge the risks of AI, but you believe that the benefits and opportunities it brings are worth pursuing. You emphasize the need for caution and responsible development of AI. You believe that no one person or company should have complete control over AI, and that governance should be democratized. Trust should be earned through transparency and accountability.
