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Despite these advancements, criticism persists. Notably, in May, OpenAI disbanded a team dedicated to researching long-term AI risks, shortly before co-founder Ilia Suts left the company. Critics argue this signals a less-than-robust approach to governance and societal oversight. Daniel Kokotajlo, a former researcher, emphasized that current safety work remains incremental and insufficient given the magnitude of potential risks.
Concerns also revolve around whether AI companies prioritize safety or market dominance, a debate fueled by instances where overarching oversight is lacking. As the AI field advances at an unprecedented pace—computing power used in training models doubling every 3.4 months—it's imperative to establish comprehensive governance frameworks.