Summary
The CEO of Google DeepMind, Demis Hassabis, expressed surprise at OpenAI's decision to introduce ads in their AI chatbot, ChatGPT. He highlighted concerns that ads might affect user trust and stated that DeepMind currently has no plans to include ads in their AI assistant. Hassabis believes that market pressures are driving AI companies to focus on safety and security but warns that institutions are not yet ready for the impact of advanced AI technologies.
Key Facts
- Google DeepMind's CEO, Demis Hassabis, commented on OpenAI's decision to add ads to ChatGPT.
- DeepMind's AI assistant Gemini currently has no plans to use ads.
- OpenAI plans to test ads in ChatGPT in the U.S. in the coming weeks.
- OpenAI claims ads won't affect ChatGPT's answers, but user chats will guide ad targeting.
- Hassabis argues AI assistant ads could risk user trust, unlike search ads which have clear intent.
- He highlights the competitive AI environment and its role in pushing for better safety measures.
- Hassabis warns that many organizations are not ready for the impact of more advanced AI technologies.
- He estimates advanced AI, or AGI, is 5-10 years away, longer than some other predictions.
