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Sam Altman disputes Marc Andreessen’s description of AI meetings with Biden administration
Famed investor and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has disputed Marc Andreessen’s account of recent meetings between the tech industry and the Biden administration, stating that no such “conspiracy theory” was discussed.
In a podcast interview with Bari Weiss, Altman dismissed Andreessen’s claims as unfounded. “I mean, we were in a room with them, and other companies and the administration, but never like, ‘Here’s our conspiracy theory, we’re going to make it so only a few companies can build AI and then you have to do what we say.’ Never anything like that,” Altman said.
Andreessen had previously stated that he was told by Biden administration officials that they wanted to control AI development by working closely with a select group of large tech companies, potentially stifling innovation and limiting competition. However, Altman’s account directly contradicts this narrative, suggesting that no such discussion took place during the meetings.
It is unclear which version of events is accurate, as both parties have not provided further details or evidence to support their claims. The controversy has sparked debate within the tech community, with some calling for greater transparency and accountability in discussions around AI development and regulation.
Regardless of the truth behind Andreessen’s account, it is clear that the issue has reignited concerns about the potential risks and implications of unchecked AI development. As such, it may be a topic of ongoing discussion and debate in the coming weeks and months.
Source: techcrunch.com
