OpenAI’s Board Might Have Been Dysfunctional–but They Made the Right Choice. Their Defeat Shows That in the Battle Between AI Profits and Ethics, it’s no Contest
"The real issue here, however, is not whether it is a vision or mission statement: The ethical issue is that the board is obligated to take actions that ensure it is fulfilled. Moving slowly and not accelerating AI progress may not be a compelling pitch to investors–but perhaps there are investors who want to invest in precisely that. If a cautious approach is what OpenAI’s mission implies, then it’s a worthy goal to pursue, even if it goes against the traditional approach of a more typically structured startup."
Ann Skeet, senior director, leadership ethics, published by Fortune.
Nov 27, 2023