During his speech, Altman emphasized that such predictions require a serious approach, even if they may turn out to be incorrect. According to him, the world is witnessing rapid technological progress that will affect not only the economy and science but also the geopolitical landscape.
The head of OpenAI highlighted the importance of democratizing artificial intelligence, warning against its concentration in the hands of individual states or companies. He expressed concerns that excessive centralization of technology could lead to systemic risks and even a global crisis, while equitable access to it would enhance the safety of its use. Altman also cautioned about the possibility that societies might agree to authoritarian measures for the sake of technological advancements, stressing that trading freedoms for quick improvements, such as in medicine, could be a dangerous step.
As a solution, Altman proposed the creation of an international body similar to the International Atomic Energy Agency, which could respond to emerging threats and establish unified standards for AI development on a global level.
Although Altman predicted that AI would lead to job reductions, he expressed confidence in humanity's ability to adapt to these changes.
"Technology always transforms the labor market, but we find new opportunities," he noted. The head of OpenAI added that sufficiently advanced AI systems could eventually surpass even company executives and scientists.
During his visit to India, Altman also reported that over 100 million residents of the country use ChatGPT weekly, with more than a third of this audience being students. He called India the second-largest market for OpenAI after the USA and one of the fastest-growing regions.
Additionally, OpenAI announced a partnership with Tata Consultancy Services to create data center infrastructure for AI in India. This project will start with a capacity of 100 MW, with the potential to expand to 1 GW, and will be part of the global Stargate initiative.
