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OpenAI staff raise fears over power of new Q* model
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By Nithya Bose in US business news, posted November 24, 2023
OpenAI was reportedly developing an advanced system before the furore involving CEO Sam Altman’s which caused unease among staff due to how powerful it was.
The artificial intelligence model called Q* or "Q-Star," could solve unfamiliar math problems.
The findings led some researchers to write to the board of directors, expressing worries about potential threats to humanity.
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The revelation emerges against the backdrop of recent tumult at OpenAI.
Mr Altman was initially terminated by the board, only to be reinstated days later following a collective staff threat.
Nearly all of the company's 750-strong workforce threatened to resign if he was not brought back.
Q*, described as a powerful AI model, demonstrated proficiency in solving mathematical problems it had not encountered before.
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Pace of development scares staff
However, the pace of Q*'s development alarmed safety researchers within OpenAI.
It reflects broader apprehensions within the AI community about the rapid progression toward artificial general intelligence (AGI).
Experts are concerned companies like OpenAI may advance too swiftly in pursuing AGI.
AGI refers to a system capable of performing a wide array of tasks at or beyond human levels of intelligence, potentially surpassing human control.
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The revelation about Q* comes amid ongoing discussions about the risks of AGI development and the need for responsible and ethical practices.
OpenAI, founded initially as a nonprofit venture with a commercial subsidiary led by Altman, is now undergoing changes.
Microsoft, the largest investor in the for-profit business, has played a significant role in OpenAI's structure.
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A new board, chaired by Bret Taylor, a former co-CEO of Salesforce, accompanies Altman's reinstatement.
The recent developments at OpenAI have spurred speculation about the reasons behind Altman's initial dismissal.
Some suggest it may be related to potential threats to the organization's core mission.
However, interim CEO Emmett Shear clarified that the board didn’t remove Altman over any specific disagreement on safety.
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