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The narrative describes a fictional scenario of tension and discovery at OpenAI, involving the “Q*” project and CEO Sam Altman. Before Altman’s dismissal and return, researchers warned of an AI discovery that could threaten humanity. The letter about the AI algorithm and concerns over the premature commercialization of the technology were factors in the decision to dismiss Altman. Over 700 employees threatened to resign in solidarity, but Altman returned after a brief absence.
In 2024 and 2025, we will see Sam Altman with many new developments.
The “Q*” project is seen as a breakthrough in the quest for general artificial intelligence (AGI), surpassing humans in most economically valuable tasks. It demonstrated success in simple mathematical problems, generating optimism for future advances.
Researchers view mathematics as a critical frontier for AI, where the ability to perform exact calculations implies more advanced reasoning. Unlike a limited calculator, AGI can generalize, learn, and understand.
The letter to the board highlighted both the potential and dangers of AI, echoing long-standing concerns in computer science about highly intelligent machines.
Additionally, a combined team, resulting from the “Code Gen” and “Math Gen” teams, is working to optimize AI models for better reasoning and scientific work. Altman, known for making ChatGPT a rapidly growing application, attracted significant investments from Microsoft.
At a recent summit, Altman expressed optimism about imminent advances in AI technology, referring to moments when OpenAI made significant progress in AI research.
This fictional account illustrates the complexities, hopes, and fears surrounding the rapid and potentially disruptive development of artificial intelligence.
