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Originally, OpenAI was founded on the conviction that AI research should be open, collaborative, and transparent. Yet, its recent evolution into a closed-source, profit-oriented company marks a significant departure from these ideals. This shift heightens fears that critical AI safety research and development are being restricted, potentially leaving the world unprepared for the repercussions of powerful AI.
Musk expressed concern that this secrecy hampers collective efforts to understand and contain AI risks. He argued that open development enables society to test, audit, and improve safety measures collaboratively.