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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's speech at UN AI summit

Highlights
  • Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, was a prominent speaker at the annual AI for Good conference organized by the UN.
  • He addressed the importance of harnessing the societal benefits of artificial intelligence technology.
  • Altman's speech focused on tapping into the promise of AI technology for the betterment of society.
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman spoke at a conference about artificial intelligence in Geneva. He talked about how AI can help society. Some people asked him tough questions about how OpenAI is run and a controversy about an AI voice. Altman's company has faced criticism about its business practices and AI safety. The conference had talks about AI in robotics, medicine, education, and sustainable development. Some people were upset when OpenAI showcased a new product that sounded like a famous actress's voice. The actress, Scarlett Johansson, said she didn't give permission for her voice to be used. A researcher also left OpenAI, saying the company was focusing more on making cool products than on safety. OpenAI is known for its advanced AI technology that can create text, images, and videos. This technology has become popular recently. The United Nations has been working on using AI for good causes for a while. The Associated Press has an agreement with OpenAI to share some of its news archives.

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