OpenAI’s Altman to urge US lawmakers not to require AI model approvals
Key takeaways
- Altman, who is visiting Washington this week, will ask Congress to increase funding for artificial intelligence testing at the U.S.
- OpenAI wants the U.S. government to grow that initiative, the company said in a statement, and add scientists with expertise in cybersecurity, biological weapons and national security, among other topics.
- Altman’s visit to Washington coincides with a critical period for the company and the industry.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize Open AI CEO Sam Altman will advocate against proposals that AI developers obtain US government approval before releasing new models to the public, according to a company statement on Wednesday, as part of a broader effort to shape regulation of the technology.
Altman, who is visiting Washington this week, will ask Congress to increase funding for artificial intelligence testing at the U.S. Department of Commerce. The department already works with companies such as OpenAI and Anthropic to test their models.
OpenAI wants the U.S. government to grow that initiative, the company said in a statement, and add scientists with expertise in cybersecurity, biological weapons and national security, among other topics.