On Monday, The New Yorker published the results of an 18-month investigation into Sam Altman’s fluctuating stance on AI safety at OpenAI.
At 16,000+ words, the article touches on Altman’s rise, his 2023 exit from the AI company, and his quick reinstatement, exploring how the CEO’s statements and actions on AI safety have evolved over the years.
It’s a topsy-turvy read, in which three points stand out as likely to interest software developers most: AI hallucinations and sycophancy; deceptive alignment; and internal safety review…

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