OpenAI CEO Calls for Collaboration With China to Counter AI Risks
As the U.S. seeks to contain China’s progress in artificial intelligence through sanctions, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is choosing engagement.
Dialing in from overseas to a packed conference in Beijing on Saturday to widespread cheers in the audience, Altman emphasized the importance of collaboration between American and Chinese researchers to mitigate the risks of AI systems, against a backdrop of escalating competition between Washington and Beijing to lead in the technology.
“China has some of the best AI talent in the world,” Altman said. “So I really hope Chinese AI researchers will make great contributions here.” ...
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