OpenAI has established a team called “Preparedness” to address the potential risks associated with AI. The team will evaluate current and future AI models for risks such as tailored persuasion, cybersecurity threats, autonomous replication, and even existential threats like chemical, biological, and nuclear attacks. OpenAI believes that while advanced AI models can benefit humanity, they also pose significant risks. The team will be led by Aleksander Madry and will develop a Risk-Informed Development Policy to assess and monitor frontier AI models. Additionally, OpenAI has launched the AI Preparedness Challenge to uncover lesser-known areas of concern in AI misuse prevention.
OpenAI Builds New “Preparedness” Team to Handle AI’s Existential Risks
OpenAI, a leading AI company, has taken a proactive step to address the potential risks associated with AI by assembling a team of experts called “Preparedness.” This team is dedicated to evaluating both current and future AI models for risks, including individualized persuasion, threats to cybersecurity, autonomous replication, adaptation, and even existential threats such as chemical, biological, and nuclear attacks.
While experts are divided on the practicality of AI’s existential risks, it is widely acknowledged that current problems like AI deep fakes are already disruptive. OpenAI recognizes the potential benefits of frontier AI models but also acknowledges the increasingly severe risks they pose.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has expressed his intention to create Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) models that surpass human cognition. However, the concept of AGI remains speculative, and Altman himself has admitted that AI has developed differently than expected. AGI may not occur spontaneously but gradually over the next decade.
OpenAI’s Commitment to Safety and Preparedness
OpenAI has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing safety risks associated with AI. The organization, along with other prominent AI labs, has voluntarily committed to upholding safety, security, and trust in AI development. OpenAI’s Preparedness team, led by Aleksander Madry, will assess capabilities, conduct evaluations, and perform internal red teaming for frontier AI models.
To ensure responsible development, OpenAI will develop and maintain a Risk-Informed Development Policy (RDP) that outlines an approach to evaluating and monitoring frontier model capabilities, implementing protective measures, and establishing governance structures for accountability and oversight.
OpenAI is actively seeking exceptional individuals from diverse technical backgrounds to join the Preparedness team and contribute to advancing frontier AI models. Additionally, OpenAI is launching the AI Preparedness Challenge, which aims to uncover less apparent areas of concern related to catastrophic misuse prevention. The challenge will reward top submissions and potentially recruit candidates for the Preparedness team.
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