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Sam Altman talks GPT-4o and Predicts the Future of AI
@ The Logan Bartlett Show
05/15/24
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Sam Altman
05/15/24
@ The Logan Bartlett Show
I can't believe how much I love using the new multimodal AI, which works across text, voice, and vision, making it feel natural and fluid to interact with.
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Sam Altman
05/15/24
@ The Logan Bartlett Show
I believe the future of communication between humans and AI will heavily rely on natural language, and I'm particularly excited about humanoid robots that can interact with us in a human-like manner.
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Sam Altman
05/15/24
@ The Logan Bartlett Show
The most important aspect of AI development is not just the technology itself but how we can personalize these models to meet individual needs.
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Sam Altman
05/15/24
@ The Logan Bartlett Show
I think the world needs more AI infrastructure, and as we improve our technology and reduce costs, demand for AI will increase significantly.
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Sam Altman
05/15/24
@ The Logan Bartlett Show
AI's role in the future will likely involve creating new kinds of art and entertainment that emphasize human connection, which I think will become a significant job category.
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Sam Altman
05/15/24
@ The Logan Bartlett Show
The subscription model for ChatGPT has surprisingly worked well for us, and I didn't expect it to perform as successfully as it has.
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Sam Altman
05/15/24
@ The Logan Bartlett Show
The biggest surprise for me is how well AI performs in legal work, which I initially thought would be too complex for it to handle effectively.
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Sam Altman
05/15/24
@ The Logan Bartlett Show
I don't think we can pinpoint a specific moment when we achieve AGI; rather, it will be a continuous exponential curve of progress over time.
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Sam Altman
05/15/24
@ The Logan Bartlett Show
The biggest obstacles to reaching AGI are new research challenges, as AI research does not follow the same timeline as engineering, often taking much longer to yield results. This non-linear progress of technology can be seen in historical examples like the rapid development of the atomic bomb from the theoretical concept of the neutron in the early 1900s to its realization in the 1940s.
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Sam Altman
05/15/24
@ The Logan Bartlett Show
The rapid advancements in technology often defy our expectations, as illustrated by the Wright Brothers' belief that flight was decades away, yet they achieved it just two years later.
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Sam Altman
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@ The Logan Bartlett Show
While some scientific theories take decades or longer to materialize, there are instances where breakthroughs occur much faster than anticipated, highlighting the unpredictable nature of technological progress.
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Sam Altman
05/15/24
@ The Logan Bartlett Show
Interpretability in AI is crucial for understanding how models operate at various levels, and I am optimistic about the ongoing work in this area, which is essential for mainstream AI adoption.
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Sam Altman
05/15/24
@ The Logan Bartlett Show
There is a delicate balance between being excited about AGI and the apprehension that comes with OpenAI's role in its development, which raises concerns about unilateral decision-making in AI governance.
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Sam Altman
05/15/24
@ The Logan Bartlett Show
Regulating current AI capabilities heavily could stifle innovation, but as models evolve and pose significant risks, some oversight will be necessary to ensure safety without hindering progress.
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Sam Altman
05/15/24
@ The Logan Bartlett Show
Just as there are international rules for nuclear weapons, establishing guidelines for AI development is essential to prevent catastrophic risks while allowing for innovation.
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Sam Altman
05/15/24
@ The Logan Bartlett Show
The perception of AI regulation often stems from a fear of stifling technological advancement, as seen in the European technology industry's struggles with regulation.
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Sam Altman
05/15/24
@ The Logan Bartlett Show
OpenAI's decision to pursue iterative deployment of AI, rather than developing AGI in secret, was a pivotal choice that reflects our commitment to transparency and responsible innovation.
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Sam Altman
05/15/24
@ The Logan Bartlett Show
The shift towards using AI tools in education is vital; students should be required to utilize these technologies to prepare for future work environments, similar to how calculators are used in math classes.
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Sam Altman
05/15/24
@ The Logan Bartlett Show
The first AGI will represent just one point in the continuum of intelligence, and its impact on society will unfold over time rather than instantaneously, reshaping our understanding of work and discovery.