Sam Altman’s ‘New Deal’ for superintelligence
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Sam Altman and OpenAI unveiled policy proposals for a "New Deal" to govern superintelligence.
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Sam Altman and OpenAI unveiled a series of policy proposals Monday, outlining a "New Deal" for superintelligence. These proposals aim to initiate a conversation about establishing a new "social contract" in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence. The blueprint suggests that superintelligence, defined as AI surpassing the smartest humans, necessitates these policy discussions. This initiative seeks to proactively address the societal implications and governance of advanced AI development.
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