OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was speaking at a Beijing conference via online link.

OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, believes that China should play a significant role in establishing guidelines for the safe development of artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Altman made this statement during a conference in Beijing, emphasizing the need for global cooperation as AI technology becomes more powerful.

Both China and Silicon Valley are investing heavily in AI, contributing to the growing tech rivalry between the two economies. Altman recognizes China’s strong AI talent pool and advocates for the collaboration of experts worldwide to address the challenges of aligning advanced AI systems. (Bloomberg)

Altman’s speech at the Beijing conference holds significance, as the Beijing Academy of Artificial Intelligence, a non-profit organization supported by China’s Ministry of Science and Technology and local government, is considered a key player in the AI sector in China.

OpenAI’s ChatGPT, the AI model that gained attention in China, is not currently available there due to data regulations and censorship. The Chinese government has emphasized the need for increased state oversight to mitigate national security risks associated with AI.

Altman also mentioned OpenAI’s plans to open-source more of its models in the future, demonstrating the organization’s commitment to AI safety. However, no specific timeline or model was mentioned.

Altman’s speech in Beijing was part of his global tour to promote AI governance, following a controversial statement in London where he suggested OpenAI might withdraw from the European Union if proposed AI laws were enacted that held companies accountable for their system’s use.

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