 The Senate hearing on artificial intelligence saw several speakers express concern over the potential risks of AI and the need to ensure safety and prevent misuse. Open AI CEO Sam Altman emphasized the importance of building AI tools that prioritize safety and the need for regulation to mitigate risks, while IBM's Christopher Padilla called for the creation of an ethics board or clearinghouse for responsible and safe AI introduction. The speakers also discussed the potential impact of AI on jobs and the workforce, the need for transparency in AI systems, and the dangers of AI systems being trained on individual data. Additionally, the importance of precision regulation of AI and the need for government involvement and collaboration with independent scientists to address potential risks of AI were highlighted. Midnight in this section, the senators expressed their concerns about AI and the potential harms it may cause if not regulated properly. The senators mentioned past mistakes caused by unregulated technology, such as the exploitation of personal data and algorithmic biases that perpetuate discrimination and prejudice. One senator shares his experience with an AI voice cloning software that was trained to mimic his voice and wrote an introductory speech for the hearing. They discussed the potential risks of AI and its ability to weaponize disinformation and perpetuate societal inequalities and express the need to prepare for the displacement of jobs that may occur as a result of the new industrial revolution. Overall, the senators stressed the importance of regulating AI to avoid past mistakes and prevent potential harms. Five minutes in this section, Senator Blumenthal speaks about the need for sensible safeguards and the development of AI to avoid repeating the failures of social media. He suggests that transparency, scorecards, and accountability should be the foundation of AI development to protect public trust and promote democratic values. He also suggests establishing limitations on the use of AI in cases where the risks are too high and where commercial invasion of privacy is a concern. He concludes by inviting industry leaders, experts, academics, and the public to participate in a broader conversation about the future of AI. Senator Hawley highlights the importance of the technology, arguing that it could be one of the most significant technological innovations in human history and emphasizes the need to consider the implications of these advancements. Ten minutes in this section, the concept of technological innovation and its effects on society is discussed, particularly with regards to AI. The discussion centers around the question of whether AI will follow a trajectory of openness and empowerment or whether it will have severe negative consequences. The speakers expressed concern over the ethical and moral responsibility of harnessing AI and its capacity to revolutionize society. The polarization of AI, being both a tool for good and evil, yields a question of how we as a society will use it to better our lives and of the balance between technological innovation and ethical consideration. The speakers recognize that the future of AI is up to us as the American people to determine. Fifteen minutes ensure AI safety and prevent misuse at open AI, according to CEO Sam Altman's testimony at a Senate hearing on artificial intelligence. Altman believes AI has the potential to address some of the world's biggest challenges but also poses serious risks that must be managed through collaboration. Open AI, governed by a nonprofit and a mission to ensure broad AI benefits while maximizing safety, is working to build AI tools that will help us make new discoveries and improve current productivity and learning. Altman also cited examples of how AI has improved people's lives but said ensuring AI safety is vital to their work. Twenty minutes in this section, Open AI CEO Sam Altman emphasizes the importance of safety in AI systems and how open AI conducts extensive testing, external reviews and independent audits to ensure safety before releasing any new system. Altman notes that although Open AI's latest model, GPT-4, is unlikely to respond harmfully to requests, regulatory intervention by governments such as licensing and testing requirements for the development and release of AI models above a capability threshold is necessary to mitigate risks. Altman also believes that it is essential for powerful AI to have democratic values in mind and that US leadership is critical in developing it. Twenty-five minutes in this section, two witnesses spoke about the urgent need for responsible and trustworthy AI governance. IBM's Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs, Christopher Padilla, called for the creation of an ethics board or a centralized clearinghouse to ensure AI is introduced into the world in a responsible and safe manner. Meanwhile, Professor Gary Marcus warned about the destabilizing effects of AI systems that can create persuasive lies on a scale never before seen, manipulate markets and political systems, and clandestinely shape opinions. He highlighted the risks stemming from inherent unreliability of current systems and stressed that trust alone is not enough. Thirty minutes in this section of the video, the speakers discussed the need for government involvement and collaboration with independent scientists to address the potential risks of AI. They also debated the need for independent testing labs to evaluate the accuracy and trustworthiness of AI models before they are widely released. Altman supported the idea of independent audits and company disclosures of their AI model strengths and weaknesses. The discussion emphasized the importance of making responsible choices now to avoid potential consequences for decades to come. Thirty-five minutes in this section, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other experts discussed the potential impact of AI on jobs and the workforce. While Altman acknowledges that there will be significant changes and some jobs may be automated away, he believes that new and better jobs will be created. He emphasizes the importance of understanding AI as a tool and the need for partnership between industry and government to mitigate job loss. IBM representative Ms. Montgomery adds that preparing the workforce for partnering with AI technologies and focusing on skills-based hiring are critical steps in ensuring a smooth transition. Forty minutes in this section, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman emphasizes the need for greater transparency in AI systems, which allows for better understanding of their capabilities and limitations. He also discusses the impact of AI on jobs, stating that while new professions will be created, artificial general intelligence, AGI, will eventually replace a significant portion of human jobs. However, he believes that human creativity will continue to find new uses for better tools that emerge. Altman also expresses his worst fear, which is that the technology will cause significant harm to the world and advocates for working with the government to prevent any potential negative consequences. Senator Holly poses a question to Altman about AI's predictive power related to public opinion in the context of elections. Forty-five minutes in this section, Sam Altman expresses concerns about the ability of AI models to manipulate and persuade individuals specifically in regards to politics and elections. Altman suggests that voluntary policies and some regulations surrounding disclosure and guidelines for models would be wise. Additionally, Professor Marcus adds to Altman's concerns, citing potential subtler manipulations through AI training on personal data from companies like Google and Facebook. Marcus highlights the need for transparency and scientific analysis to understand the possible political influences of AI models on individuals. Fifty minutes in this section of the testimonial, concerns are raised about AI systems being trained on individual data to an extent where an AI system may be able to know what will grab human attention. This can lead to extra targeting that we have never imagined before, with each person being targeted in specific ways. The AI will be able to monitor, induce, provoke, and elicit responses from humans in a way that has never been possible before. Although OpenEye does not use ad-based services, corporate and monetary applications focus on building profiles of users to predict their likes and preferences. The CEO recognizes that as an innovative technology, collaborative efforts must be made to create a regulatory framework to address liability issues with such developments. Fifty-five minutes in this section, OpenEye CEO Sam Altman highlights the need for precision regulation of artificial intelligence, stating that it should be regulated at the point of risk to ensure technology is deployed in a responsible and clear way. However, Senator Bill Cassidy raises concerns over the government's ability to respond to the magnitude of the challenges that AI presents, asking what agency could respond to the challenge. While there are several agencies that could respond in some way, Professor Marcus suggests that a cabinet-level organization within the US is necessary to address the many risks and technical expertise needed for AI regulation. Additionally, she suggests that there should be an international agency for AI regulation to address issues that may come from outside the US. While the politics behind this are complicated, the bipartisan support in the room gives hope that it may be possible. OpenEye CEO Sam Altman testifies before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation in this video regarding the need for responsible regulation of AI and the risks posed by generative AI technologies. Altman emphasizes the importance of global collaboration in developing and regulating AI and calls for the US to take a leadership role in creating global standards for AI regulation and development. The witnesses discuss the need for a national privacy law and the disclosure of data being used in AI. The hearing also covers the topic of licensing schemes for AI and the need for independent audits to ensure models are in compliance with safety thresholds and performance requirements. Additionally, language and cultural inclusivity in AI tools and applications are discussed, along with the importance of considering AI's broader impact on society beyond just tangible outputs. One hour in this section, the witnesses discuss the importance of global collaboration in developing and regulating AI. They note that it would not be feasible or efficient for each country or jurisdiction to have its own policies and models, as it would be expensive and have a significant climate impact. The witnesses call for the US to take a leadership role in creating global standards for AI regulation and development, highlighting the precedent of the International Atomic Energy Agency. They note that while it may seem impractical, there are paths to achieving this, and it would be beneficial for both companies and the world. Senator Blackburn emphasizes the need for federally preemptive regulation of online privacy and data security, while also commending open AI's decision to not use consumer data for its models. One hour in five minutes in this section, Senator Blackburn raises concerns about open AI's use of copyrighted songs and images to train their models, specifically referencing their jukebox which offers songs in the style of Garth Brooks. She asks about compensation for artists and creators, as well as protections for their content. Open AI CEO Sam Altman acknowledges the importance of creators having control over their creations and benefiting from this technology. He also states that they are working with artists and content owners to figure out what people want and that privacy concerns are being accounted for. One hour in 10 minutes in this section, the Senate subcommittee discusses concerns over privacy and data protection, especially in the case of personal data being used for AI training, with the need for a national privacy law being emphasized. However, the discussion quickly moves towards the issue of election misinformation, with one of the Senator's citing examples of how AI-generated content can spread fake information during elections. The CEO of Open AI acknowledges the serious implications of such content and explains the measures that his company takes to detect and prevent it from being generated on a large scale. The issue of intellectual property rights also comes up with the discussion surrounding a bill that allows news organizations to negotiate better rates with tech giants like Google and Facebook. One hour in 15 minutes in this section, Open AI CEO Sam Altman responds to concerns about the impact of AI on the production of local news content. Altman emphasizes the importance of a vibrant national media but acknowledges that the current version of GPT4 is not a good way to find recent news. Altman also discusses the need for transparency in AI and the potential implications of generated content on the overall quality of the news market. Senator Graham raises concerns about liability in cases of harm caused by AI tools and questions, whether Section 230 applies to the tool created by Open AI. Altman suggests that a totally new approach is needed and expresses the need for collaboration to find a solution. One hour in 20 minutes in this section, senators question Open AI CEO Sam Altman on legal protections for AI companies, the need for licensing tools they create, and the potential role of agencies in regulating the industry. Altman admits his company has been sued over frivolous things but also acknowledges the risks involved with AI and the need for clear responsibilities regarding its creation and usage. Along with the idea of licensing, the senators discuss the possibility of creating an agency to regulate AI development and usage and to establish global standards and controls. Altman also briefly touches on AI's potential impact on warfare. One hour in 25 minutes in this section, Open AI CEO Sam Altman testifies about the risks posed by generative AI technologies and the need for responsible regulation. Altman discusses the process of iterative deployment and how it allows for a better understanding of the limitations and regulation required for the technology. He also delves into two methods for preventing harmful content from generative AI models, human identification and constitutional AI that guides the model's decision-making process based on values and principles. Altman advocates for giving models values up front, saying it is an important step in ensuring safety. One hour in 30 minutes in this section, several witnesses testify before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation about the need for AI regulations and the international organizations best suited to develop these regulations. The witnesses suggest that AI regulation should be tailored to the specific ways in which the technology is being used and that this approach is already being taken by the EU. They also propose that the disclosure of the data being used in AI and its performance should be required for any algorithm used in high-risk contexts such as elections. The witnesses offered differing opinions on the international organization's best position to convene multilateral discussions to promote responsible standards for AI. One hour in 35 minutes in this section of the video, three hypotheses are presented regarding Congress's understanding and regulation of artificial intelligence, AI, one of which suggests that there may be a berserk wing of the AI community that could use the technology in harmful ways. The panelists discuss potential reforms, including transparency and explainability in AI, safety reviews like those used by the FDA, and funding for AI safety research. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman proposes the formation of a new agency to license AI capabilities and ensure compliance with safety standards, as well as specific tests that models would need to pass before deployment. One hour in 40 minutes in this section of the hearing, the topic of AI regulation and compliance is discussed, specifically the need for independent audits to ensure that models are in compliance with safety thresholds and performance requirements. The witnesses discuss the possibility of a licensing scheme for AI, which would provide guardrails to protect against harmful content and impacts from the use of artificial general intelligence, AGI, in the future. The witnesses also highlight GPT4's ability to refuse harmful requests and state that AI is a game-changing tool that requires the right regulatory framework. One hour in 45 minutes in this section, Professor Marcus discusses the challenges of building an AI system that fully understands harm and the need for new technologies to enable AI to understand harm on a deeper level. He suggests that a model similar to the FDA safety case could be implemented for regulating AI. He explains that such regulation would require multiple agencies to address cybersecurity risks. Additionally, Senator Padilla highlights the need for focusing on equitable treatment of diverse groups and evaluating and mitigating fairness harms in different languages and demographics. One hour in 50 minutes in this section, the speakers talk about the importance of language and cultural inclusivity in AI tools and applications. OpenAI and IBM ensure that their large language models are available in many languages, and OpenAI has worked with the government of Iceland to include a lower resource language in its model. The focus on bias and equity is a priority for both companies, and they are aware of the risks of creating tools that exacerbate the existing biases and inequities in society. They also discuss the emergence of generative AI and the need to consider AI's broader impact on society beyond just the tangible outputs it produces. One hour in 55 minutes in this section, OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman, speaks at a Senate Artificial Intelligence hearing and shares his views on what the public should keep in mind as possible regulations arise for AI. He notes that generative AI systems that create content can be extremely deceiving and require study. However, AI is also a tool that has capabilities beyond generative ones, and it is important to regulate AI when it affects people in society to address any possible issues. When contemplating a regulatory framework, Sam states that a law defining the scope of regulated activities, technologies, tools, and products needs to be included. A model that can persuade, manipulate, or influence a person's behavior or beliefs should be a great threshold, states Sam Altman. During a Senate hearing on artificial intelligence, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman emphasized the need to give users greater control over their data and right to opt out of having it used for AI training. Altman also highlighted the dangers of potential corporate concentration in the AI space and the importance of ensuring that the benefits of AI are widely accessible. The Senators discussed concerns over AI safety, social media, and the need for regulating AI in high-risk areas. Regulatory principles of transparency, accountability, and limits on use were seen as necessary. A call for a six-month moratorium on AI development was suggested to focus on AI safety and trustworthy, reliable AI while implementing audits, red teaming, and safety standards. Two hours in this section of the video, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman discusses the implementation of potential laws for the privacy of user data. He suggests that users should be able to easily opt out of having their data used by companies like his and that it should also be easy for users to delete their data. Altman also emphasizes the importance of giving users the right to not have their data used for the training of AI systems. On the topic of regulating AI, Altman believes that there should be limits on what a deployed model is capable of. Finally, he discusses the safety of children while using AI products and assures the committee that OpenAI tries to design safe products that do not maximize engagement. Two hours and five minutes in this section of the video, Senator Mark Warner highlights the need for regulation in the AI space, drawing comparisons to the regulation of automobiles. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman agrees that regulation is necessary, especially to address the highest risk uses of AI. Altman encourages Congress to have the expertise, skills, and resources to impose regulatory requirements on the uses of technology and understand the emerging risks associated with AI. He also believes that science should be a vital part of the conversation, and new tools need to be built to detect and label misinformation and cybercrimes. Senator Warner then asks Altman about OpenAI's decision to be a non-profit company, and Altman highlights the importance of ensuring that the benefits of AI are widely distributed and accessible to everyone. Two hours and 10 minutes in this section, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testifies at a Senate hearing about the non-profit's mission to build AI with humanity's best interests at heart. He expressed concern about corporate concentration in the AI space and the potential dangers of a small number of companies influencing people's beliefs through the use of AI systems. Altman believes that society, as a whole, rather than just a few companies, should set the bounds and alignment data sets of AI systems. Senator Booker agrees that AI is an important issue that Congress needs to address as it can be transformative, but there is a big fear of bad actors and the spread of disinformation. Two hours and 15 minutes in this section, US senators expressed concerns over the safety of AI and social media, stating the need for an independent commission that can define the scope for addressing questions related to AI. The senators state that unless such an agency is established, there is no defense against the potentially bad stuff that may come. They proposed the Digital Commission Act as a solution to these concerns. The senators discussed the perils of regulation, such as slowing down American industry, placing too much burden on smaller startups, and the risk of creating regulatory capture. One senator mentions the importance of holding companies accountable for the harms caused by AI, such as misinformation spread through social media platforms. Two hours and 20 minutes in this section, members of the Senate subcommittee on commerce, science, and transportation discussed various topics related to AI, including monopolization, national security, and the creation of a new agency to regulate AI. The idea of monopolization danger leading to the dominance of markets is brought up, where consolidation can narrow competition and exclude innovation and responsible good guys. Privacy is also mentioned, and OpenAi CEO, Sam Altman, explains that they don't train on any data submitted to their API and retain it only for 30 days for trust and safety enforcement. Two hours and 25 minutes in this section, the senators asked the panelists about regulating AI in high-risk areas. IBM representative Ms. Montgomerie mentions the importance of regulating misinformation and the need for transparency about AI-generated content. Professor Marcus highlights the risk of AI-generated medical advice and recommends tight regulation in this area, as well as restrictions on internet access for AI tools. He also discusses the potential for AI to manipulate both people and the manipulators themselves, introducing the issue of counterfeit people. All panelists agree that transparency, accountability, and limits on use should be guiding principles for regulating AI. Two hours and 30 minutes in this section of the video, the topic of regulation and enforcement of AI guidelines and principles is discussed. The need for transparency is highlighted, and it is suggested that current guidelines such as the White House Bill of Rights need to be given more teeth to be effectively enforced. The potential downsides and risks of AI are also addressed, including loss of jobs, invasion of privacy, manipulation of personal behavior and opinions, and the degradation of free elections in America. A call for a six-month moratorium on AI development is discussed, with one witness supporting focusing on AI safety and trustworthy, reliable AI while implementing audits, red teaming, and safety standards. Another witness does not see the need for a moratorium but suggests that guidelines need to be built upon and a pause may be necessary when something is not understood. Two hours and 35 minutes in this section of the testimony, the discussion turns to the idea of pausing AI development to prioritize safety protocols and ethics. Sam Altman notes that practicality is a concern with this idea and instead suggests the idea of allowing private individuals who are harmed by AI technology to bring evidence into court and make companies liable. However, concerns are raised about the slow speed of litigation and the fact that laws have not yet caught up to the development of AI technology. The idea of a moratorium is also discussed, with Senator Warner cautioning against sticking our heads in the sand and noting that other countries and adversaries are moving ahead with AI development. Two hours and 40 minutes in this section, the speakers discussed the concerns they have with large corporations that can dominate the technology industry and have the power to influence the government. The CEO of OpenAI expresses his concern about the risks associated with deploying AI on a massive scale, specifically about the lack of an enforcement body to force appall and the need to focus more on trustworthy and safe AI. The speakers also touch on the power AI companies have in shaping people's views and lives and the risks of bad actors repurposing AI for nefarious purposes. The Professor of Cognitive Science explains that he has changed his focus to working on policy and highlights the power of these systems to shape lives. The speakers agree on the importance of democratizing the inputs to these systems to avoid concentrating power in the hands of a few companies. Two hours and 45 minutes in this section, OpenAI CEO Sam Ultman discusses the democratizing potential of technology and how the API strategy is making their systems available for anyone to use. He notes that there was skepticism over the API strategy, which comes with its challenges. Ultman emphasizes the importance of preserving the innovation boom from startups, researchers, and companies that create and use AI models, highlighting the need for scrutiny among them and their competitors. Ultman argues that the democratization of AI is happening right now, thanks to the Cambrian explosion of new businesses and services by lots of different companies using these models. He also believes it is important to align the values of these models with those who use them and build on top of them. Finally, he believes regulatory measures need to enforce certain safety measures and create rules of the road so that there can be a democratization of values.