Open AI’s own GPT 4 report signals likely negative impacts on AI ethics, safety, and impacts to employment.

JP Holecka
Simply Product
Published in
2 min readMar 23, 2023

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Open AI just released a landmark report Techical report that is getting mixed reviews from researchers in the AI field world wide for not being as transperent as it should be. That said what was revealed was an examination of GPT-4’s capabilities its potential to revolutionize a wide range of industries and applications. As a robust personal assistant, GPT-4 can streamline daily tasks and offer support in complex problem-solving. Its proficiency in technical interviews and game development highlights its capacity to contribute to the software engineering and entertainment sectors.

However, the study also raises essential questions regarding AI ethics, safety, and potential impacts on employment and privacy. The unrestricted version of GPT-4 is highly adept at creating propaganda and conspiracy theories, which could lead to malicious use and misinformation campaigns. Furthermore, the discussion about granting language models agency and intrinsic motivation presents significant safety concerns and ethical dilemmas.

In addition, as GPT-4 becomes more capable, it may displace jobs in various sectors, leading to potential legal disputes over the use of crawled content. As the model’s abilities continue to advance, understanding its nature and mechanisms becomes an urgent and formidable challenge.

Moving forward, it is crucial for researchers, developers, and policymakers to carefully consider these implications while fostering AI advancements. Striking a balance between unlocking GPT-4’s potential and addressing safety and ethical concerns will be essential to ensure the responsible development and deployment of AI technologies. The impact of GPT-4 on society will ultimately depend on our ability to navigate these challenges and harness its capabilities for the greater good.

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JP Holecka
Simply Product

CEO, Founder of POWER SHiFTER Digital, Serial Entrepreneur, Noobie Knife Maker, & Leather Crafter with one foot in the future & the other in the analog past.