OpenAI Chief Goes Before Congress , to Suggest Licenses for Building AI.<br />OpenAI CEO Sam Altman addressed <br />a Senate panel on May 16.<br />OpenAI CEO Sam Altman addressed <br />a Senate panel on May 16.<br />He said that AI's ability to compromise election integrity is a "significant area <br />of concern," Reuters reports.<br />Altman went on to say that AI <br />development needs regulation.<br />I think we also need rules, guidelines, on what’s expected <br />in terms of disclosure from a company providing a model. <br />I am nervous about it, Sam Altman, OpenAI CEO, via statement.<br />Altman suggests that licensing or registration requirements should be in place "for AI with certain capabilities," Reuters reports. .<br />This would help the U.S. to <br />establish and enforce safety standards. .<br />AI critics fear the technology will have far-reaching negative effects.<br />For example, prejudice and misinformation could be propagated.<br />Others suggest "AI could end humanity itself," Reuters reports.<br />An OpenAI employee recently suggested <br />creating an AI licensing agency called the <br />Office for AI Safety and Infrastructure Security (OASIS).<br />It remains to be seen whether <br />that will be made a reality
