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Through an online published document, OpenAI warns about new forms of cyberattacks and the creation of biological weapons using AI. It also discusses measures to be applied in the world of work. This report comes out in a particularly specific context for OpenAI.
OpenAI (ChatGPT) has just published a 13-page document titled « An industrial policy in the age of intelligence: ideas to prioritize the human ». Concretly, this document aims to alert about the dangers of artificial intelligence, while highlighting what is presented as solutions. It is primarily about the impact of AI on the world of work and the dangers linked to the advent of artificial superintelligence. Here is what needs to be retained.
Cyberattacks and biological weapons : measures to counter threats related to AI
As part of the publication of this report, Sam Altman gave an interview to the media Axios. According to the co-founder of ChatGPT, AI could ultimately be used to carry out large-scale cyberattacks and be mobilized for crafting biological weapons. He explains that a major cyberattack made possible by advanced AI models is « completely possible » in the coming year, and that the use of AI models to create new pathogens is « no longer a hypothesis ».
Moreover, OpenAI estimates in its report that advanced AI systems « cannot be easily neutralized ». OpenAI's predictions are therefore not reassuring, but the company presents solutions to contain the risks. It is for example about containment plans for faulty AI systems, or those that would adopt autonomous behavior, while being capable of replicating or mutating.
Measures for the world of work
To mitigate the impact of artificial intelligence on employees and the world of work, OpenAI highlights several measures. The American company advocates for the creation of a national public wealth fund funded in part by companies specializing in AI. A portion of the profits generated by these companies would thus be reinjected into public services and directly redistributed to American citizens.
Surprisingly, OpenAI advocates for taxing automated work and the profits of tech giants more than the income of workers. The goal would thus be to preserve the social safety net. In addition, OpenAI promotes a 32-hour workweek system. Given the significant efficiency gains made possible by artificial intelligence, the 40-hour workweek system, or even more, would no longer be appropriate.
A document published in a specific context
It is important to note that this document was released in a very specific context: OpenAI has just completed a record $12.2 billion fundraising and is preparing for its IPO. Moreover, the U.S. Congress is about to engage in a broad debate on AI legislation.
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