The CEO of OpenAI, Sam Altman, believes that the current draft of the AI Act is too restrictive and over-regulating.
Altman spoke at an event in London, stating that OpenAI will try to comply with the regulations but may have to reconsider its presence in Europe if the rules remain unchanged. He mentioned that discussions are ongoing and there is hope that the regulations will be revised.
The European Union AI Act is at the center of this debate. It aims to classify different AI tools based on their level of risk, imposing obligations on governments and companies accordingly. The act has been in the making for years, and EU lawmakers have recently reached an agreement on its content. However, there is still room for modifications, including revising the definition of general-purpose AI systems.
In the midst of these discussions, OpenAI has successfully raised $175 million for a startup investment fund. A significant portion of this funding, $100 million, will be allocated to the OpenAI Startup Fund, supporting companies that are pushing the boundaries of AI's positive impact on society.
ChatGPT, OpenAI's popular AI tool, continues to gain traction and adoption. Opera, for instance, has integrated an AI sidebar powered by ChatGPT. Moreover, OpenAI has made Bing the default search engine for ChatGPT Plus users, with plans to expand this feature to free users as well. Microsoft, which is an investor in OpenAI, intends to establish interoperability between Bing Chat, Copilot, and ChatGPT.
While OpenAI's influence and capabilities grow, the company is closely monitoring the regulatory landscape in Europe. If the regulations remain too stringent, OpenAI may have to make the difficult decision of withdrawing from the European market. The outcome of ongoing discussions and potential revisions to the AI Act will play a crucial role in shaping OpenAI's future presence in Europe.
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