Bernie Sanders has called for a permanent ban on artificial superintelligence after remarks by OpenAI chief Sam Altman about the risks of open-source AI models and cybersecurity.
01Summary
- 01Sen. Bernie Sanders, a Vermont Democrat, made the call on Monday.
- 02He said artificial superintelligence should be permanently banned.
- 03The comments came after OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman’s interview on Politico’s "Decoded" podcast last week.
- 04Altman warned of a "coming tidal wave of cybersecurity problems" from open-source AI models.
02Why it matters
The exchange highlights growing political concern about advanced AI and its possible security risks. It could affect future debates over regulation of artificial intelligence in the United States.
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