The media reported that OpenAI may provide Microsoft with access to its as-yet-unrealized artificial general intelligence (AGI).
It is worth noting that in the current configuration of its existence, OpenAI, which is the developer of the world’s most popular chatbot called ChatGPT, cannot provide the mentioned technology giant with access to AGI. Artificial general intelligence can think and perform tasks at a cognitive level corresponding or surpassing the capabilities of the human mind.
The current ChatGPT developer’s standards do not envisage for the ability to provide Microsoft with access to AGI. OpenAI intends to remove from its corporate structure the rule that restricts the mentioned access. The relevant information was published by the media with reference to insiders who are aware of this theme, which is not public.
It is worth noting that Microsoft is the largest OpenAI benefactor.
According to information released by the media, OpenAI initially added the provision to protect AGI from being misused for commercial purposes. In this case, ownership of the technology was given to the startup’s nonprofit board.
On the official website of the ChatGPT developer, it was noted that AGI is explicitly carved out of all commercial and IP licensing agreements.
The media drew attention to the fact that the mentioned changes may decrease the value of the partnership between OpenAI and Microsoft. The corresponding statement is based on the economic circumstances in which the ChatGPT developer will need more funding. Currently, OpenAI competes with wealthier players in the artificial intelligence industry, including Google and Amazon. It is worth noting that the ChatGPT developer already has the status of one of the leaders in the area of machine intelligence, which at the same time in no way cancels its financial needs necessary for further progress both in terms of quality and in the context of quantitative performance indicators. Moreover, nowadays, there has been increased competition in the artificial intelligence industry. The corresponding process is natural, since AI has already demonstrated impressive capabilities and has even more significant potential as an advanced technology of the current historical moment.
This year, the OpenAI market captalization indicator has reached the $150 billion mark. It is worth noting that this startup started its activity as a nonprofit research laboratory. OpenAI is currently undergoing restructuring. The relevant actions are aimed at transforming the startup into a public benefit corporation. The media, citing insiders, reported that as part of the mentioned process, OpenAI is discussing new terms of cooperation with Microsoft and other investors. It is worth noting that the specified technology giant has made financial injections worth more than $13 billion into the ChatGPT developer.
Last week, OpenAI chief executive officer Sam Altman said during his public speech that at the initial stage of the startup’s existence there were no assumptions about a gradual transformation into a product company or that the necessary capital would be so huge. According to him, another structure would have been picked if it had been known in advance about the path that the brand would eventually take. Sam Altman also stated that OpenAI intends to treat AGI as a mile marker along the way. Moreover, he noted that the startup left itself some flexibility, since it is unknown what will happen.
Sam Altman may receive a direct equity stake in OpenAI as part of the restructuring.
It’s worth noting that it is still unknown when exactly will AGI be launched. This configuration of artificial intelligence continues to be under development. According to Sam Altman, AGI will emerge sooner than most people in the world think, and will matter much less.
OpenAI board member Adam D’Angelo said this year that AGI will be launched within five to 15 years. According to him, this will be a very important change in the world.
It is worth noting that during the period of active development of artificial intelligence, the issue of cybersecurity has become more relevant. In this context, it is important that fraudsters operating in the virtual space also have access to AI technologies. The use of artificial intelligence has made the mentioned criminals’ algorithms more sophisticated. In this case, it is implied that cyberfraudsters, within the framework of the practice of interacting with AI technologies, have achieved certain positive results for themselves in terms of mimicry for standard virtual activity that does not arouse suspicion, and have moved forward in implementing such scenarios of deception of victims that seem as realistic as possible and do not contain reasons for minimal distrust. To counteract new threats in a digital environment, personal awareness of users is important. For example, a query in an Internet search engine, such as how to know if my camera is hacked, will allow anyone to get information about signs of unauthorized access to the device.
