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“Historically, politics were kept at arm’s length from the nonprofit’s research work. But Sam Altman, who joined OpenAI as CEO in March 2019, wanted to change that. He urged researchers to take a more activist orientation to their work and expanded the nonprofit’s mission to add an explicit emphasis on the role of AI in society.”

Welcome to the new revolution! OpenAI, the non-profit organization we once knew to be purely focused on the technical aspects of artificial intelligence (AI), is dipping its toes into the world of politics. Yes, you heard it right, our beloved AI industry is shedding its apolitical persona for a more, shall we say, ‘activist’ one. All thanks to none other than Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI since March 2019.

The point to ponder here is Altman’s compass: making sure that the AI industry doesn’t ignore its societal impact. It’s a topic of debate and discussion whether he is the messiah guiding the industry towards the holy grail of social responsibility, or if he’s just a stray sheep leading us towards an abyss of controversies.

With Altman at the helm forward, OpenAI, known for its academic, research-focused endeavors, has broadened its horizons. It’s no longer about just the technicalities of creating artificial intelligence. OpenAI has seemingly enrolled itself in a crash course on ‘politics and AI,’ and guess what? We are all invited to the graduation!

The “activist orientation” – as the CEO likes to call it – is a new addition to the game. The pivot to politics parades the potential towards ensuring that the AI industry works in a manner conducive to societal needs and norms. Critics may argue, where is the line drawn? Do we really want politics to taint the purity of tech? Questions indeed are as many as the sands of the sea.

But wait! Before you jump to conclusions and start tweeting about the “politization” of our precious AI, let’s weigh the potential benefits. A consensus towards AI’s societal roles could help eliminate biases, contribute to fairness, and maybe even put a stop to unethical AI practices. With a cause like that, perhaps a touch of controversy doesn’t seem so bad after all.

So, is it unsettling or encouraging to have politics in the game? That’s your call. Either way, brace yourselves for an interesting ride into a brave new world of artificial intelligence.

Read the original article here: https://www.wired.com/story/open-ai-nonprofit-transition-activism/