OpenAI Emails Reveal AGI Power Struggle

Revealing emails from OpenAI’s early days highlight concerns about Elon Musk's influence over the development of artificial general intelligence (AGI). In a 2017 email, cofounder Ilya Sutskever warned Musk that his push for absolute control could lead to an “AGI dictatorship,” contradicting OpenAI's mission of ensuring AGI benefits humanity. Sutskever’s email accused Musk of prioritizing his leadership role despite expressing disdain for being CEO.

The communication emerged during the Musk vs. Altman lawsuit, revisiting fears about Musk's potential grip on AGI decisions. Musk later stepped down from OpenAI but remains entangled in its ongoing debates. With Sutskever leading a brief coup against Altman last year before his own exit, the dynamics reflect deep-rooted anxieties about AGI control. As Sutskever wrote, “The goal of OpenAI is to make the future good and avoid an AGI dictatorship.” The full details of these emails provide a chilling look at the stakes of shaping humanity’s future with AGI.
Source: Futurism