New Delhi: During the Digital India Dialogues held at the Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology in Delhi, Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, emphasized the importance of considering artificial intelligence (AI) regulations to mitigate potential drawbacks. Altman had a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where they discussed India’s opportunities and the necessity of global regulations to address potential downsides.
Altman expressed his satisfaction with the meeting and mentioned his inquiry about India’s early and extensive adoption of ChatGPT, to which the Prime Minister provided insightful answers. OpenAI is also interested in funding Indian startups and has engaged in discussions regarding potential investments.
During his interactions in India, Altman met with Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Minister of Communications and IT, and Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology. The discussions primarily focused on regulating AI and exploring its opportunities and challenges.
Altman acknowledged the challenges of regulating AI, especially considering its ever-evolving nature. He specifically highlighted deep fake technology and plagiarism as significant threats. According to Altman, deepfake technology could become widely available in the next 1-2 years, posing a potential threat to global stability.
In India, the government has been emphasizing the regulation of AI from the perspective of user harm while fostering innovation. The aim is to balance ensuring user safety and encouraging technological advancement.
During a separate event, Altman addressed concerns about AI’s impact on employment, stating that while some jobs may be at risk, newer and better jobs will emerge in the future.
Altman, who co-founded OpenAI in 2015 and has been its CEO since 2020, expressed that he does not perceive current AI systems as dangerous. However, he acknowledged that future iterations, such as GPT10, may present different challenges and risks that need to be carefully evaluated and regulated.
Overall, Altman’s discussions with Indian officials and his participation in the Digital India Dialogues emphasized the need for thoughtful and comprehensive regulations surrounding AI to harness its benefits while minimizing potential risks.
