OpenAI (the company behind ChatGPT) CEO Sam Altman has hinted at intentions to explore investment opportunities in Israel.
ChatGPT’s Altman
Altman believes that artificial intelligence (AI) can play a crucial role in mitigating the risks faced by the country. As part of his efforts to advocate for responsible AI usage, Altman is engaged in a global lobbying campaign, aiming to encourage government-led regulations in this field.
Altman is expected to discuss the potential threats and opportunities presented by AI during his visit to Israel. He will also meet with political leaders and influential figures from Jordan, the UAE, India, and South Korea. Altman allegedly held similar meetings in both Europe and the United States in May.
During his meeting with Israel’s President Isaac Herzog, Altman expressed his belief that Israel is poised to play a significant role in the field of technology.
He referred to a recent study conducted by Stanford University, which ranked Israel among the top five countries in terms of notable machine learning systems and the concentration of AI expertise. Altman’s remarks highlighted Israel’s potential and promising prospects in the field of AI.
According to source, Microsoft, an OpenAI backer, issued a statement in Hebrew acknowledging Altman’s exploration of “different investment possibilities in Israel.”
Altman is also said to have reassured people who are concerned about the impact of AI on job opportunities. He emphasized that, despite increasing automation, valuable roles for people in various domains will always exist.
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