ChatGPT creator Sam Altman to speak at IIIT Delhi today | Mint
OpenAI CEO and ChatGPT creator, Sam Altman, is currently in India and is set to speak at IIIT Delhi today, June 8. Reports from various media outlets indicate that Altman will also have a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday. Altman expressed his excitement for his visit to several countries, including Israel, Jordan, Qatar, the UAE, India, and South Korea, during this week.
Insights from Sam Altman
During an event hosted by The Economic Times on Wednesday, Altman emphasized the importance of countries like India investing in research on artificial intelligence to enhance government services, particularly in sectors like healthcare. He highlighted the need for integrating AI technologies into various services, pointing out that governments are currently lagging in this aspect.
As India holds the presidency of the G20 group, Altman believes that the country can play a significant role in shaping global AI regulations. He also expressed his views on the safety of current AI systems, stating that while existing systems like GPT4 may not pose an existential risk, future iterations could bring about new challenges.
Altman's World Tour
India marks the latest destination in Altman's global tour, where he is slated to engage with PM Modi and other government representatives. His next stop will be South Korea on June 9.
