The Onion's Exclusive Interview with Sam Altman

17 hours ago

Sam Altman discusses OpenAI's deal with the U.S. Defense Department, mentioning ethical safeguards like prohibiting the use of a Studio Ghibli filter on prisoners of war.
Altman humorously addresses concerns about AI control, resource use, and job displacement, suggesting automation is inevitable.
He jokes about humans' future role in an AI-dominated world, emphasizing their importance for watching ads.
Altman shares personal insights, including his baby being a 'source of blood for the computer' and his morality based on past actions he 'got away with.'
He reflects on his motivation for working in AI, citing a desire to automate suffering.
Altman envisions a future where AI surpasses human capabilities in running companies, leading him to a life of plagiarism in the countryside.
In five years, he sees himself trapped in a digital simulacrum, unable to escape due to his own hubris.
The interview concludes abruptly due to exceeding the maximum conversation length.

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