Human Existence Is Just as Wasteful as AI Data Centers, Sam Altman Suggests
17 hours ago
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- Sam Altman compared human upbringing to AI training in terms of energy efficiency, suggesting AI might be more efficient.
- Critics, including Sridhar Vembu and social media users, condemned the comparison, calling it dehumanizing and unethical.
- Altman advocated for a rapid shift to nuclear, wind, and solar energy, though he chairs a nuclear startup, raising questions about bias.
- Altman has a history of controversial statements, including concerns about AI's existential risks and the ethical implications of ChatGPT.
- The debate highlights tensions between technological advancement and the intrinsic value of human life.