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As AI transitions from a nonprofit research endeavor to a commercial powerhouse led by companies like OpenAI, concerns over safety and ethical considerations have intensified. Co-founder Sam Altman has recognized AI's potential for both great innovation and existential threats, yet critics claim that commercial pressures have pushed safety concerns to the back burner.
This quest for advancement has led to strategic partnerships with military organizations, significantly integrating AI into the national defense apparatus. One such initiative, the $500 billion Stargate project, aims to accelerate AI development for both medical and military applications, invoking fears of a dangerous race toward artificial general intelligence (AGI).