In a thought-provoking discussion at the World Economic Forum in Davos, CNN journalist Fareed Zakaria challenged OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to define the core competence of human beings in the face of advancing artificial intelligence.
Altman’s vague response failed to convincingly delineate human uniqueness from AI capabilities, particularly in terms of emotional intelligence and empathy, as he acknowledged the impending arrival of artificial general intelligence (AGI).
Altman’s comments sparked concerns about the future role of humans in a world dominated by AGI and AI capabilities, especially as he seeks to raise funds for manufacturing AI computer chips and downplays the potential impact of AI on political and societal dynamics.