OpenAI CEO Sam Altman pointed out in a recent podcast that in the future, AI computing power may replace traditional currencies like money as a way to provide Universal Basic Income (UBI).
In the AI era, computing power is likely to become a universally used asset for humanity and even serve as a currency for implementing UBI, according to Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI.
During a recent interview on the All-In Podcast, Altman discussed the risks of AI, including widespread unemployment, job displacement, and even existential threats to humanity.
In addressing the employment issues that AI may bring, Altman proposed an innovative vision of considering AI computing power as an asset that can replace traditional currencies, such as money, to provide UBI. This would allow every citizen to share a portion of the computational power of AI models, enabling them to freely use this computing power in ways similar to currency, including transactions, rentals, donations, and more.
Altman believes that in the future AI era, UBI can take the form of “universal basic compute.” His idea is that as AI becomes more advanced and integrated into human life, owning a portion of computational power from large models like GPT-7 may be more valuable and practical than money.
Sam Altman has long been an advocate for Universal Basic Income (UBI). UBI, also known as unconditional basic income, refers to the regular provision of a certain amount of money to every citizen without conditions or qualifications, to meet their basic needs. Altman sees UBI as a safety net when people’s jobs are threatened by AI, and the Worldcoin project, which he co-founded, aims to realize this UBI vision through a cryptocurrency.
Regarding the topic of AI potentially causing the extinction of humanity, Altman acknowledges that AI models may have the capability to pose such threats. Therefore, he once again calls for the establishment of a global regulatory committee to prevent AI-related security threats. This organization should primarily regulate AI giants, allowing startups to grow without being hindered by restrictive laws.
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