OpenAI plans to expand business in Japan and collaborate with local AI talents

Japan is an important global technology hub. Altman sees great potential in the country for expanding the company’s business OpenAI. During the meeting, the executive promeyour collaborate with the government to ensure the privacy and security of users in relation to ChatGPT, the AI ​​chatbot developed by OpenAI.

Although the ChatGPT increase efficiency in everyday life, people in the US and Europe are concerned about the security of personal data and the spread of false or misleading information. Other technology top hats even signed a letter asking for a pause in the development of the ChatGPT, Look:

Bill Gates questionthe letter that asks for a pause in the development of artificial intelligence

The founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates, took a stand against calls to pause the development of artificial intelligence (AI). In an interview with Reuters, Gates argued that stopping the tools would not solve the challenges presented by the technology. Instead, the philanthropist suggested finding better ways to use AI. The testimony comes after a group of experts, including Elon Musk, call for a six-month pause on the development of AI systems that exceed the capabilities of the company's GPT-4 OpenAI.

Japan is also taking precautions regarding ChatGPT. At a recent press conference, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno, mentioned that the ministry of education plans to create guidelines for the use of ChatGPT at Schools. There are concerns that excessive use of the software could harm students' learning environment.

According to Japan Times, Altman stated that Japan is a significant hub for AI technology and that there are more than a million daily users of the ChatGPT in Japan. 

Foodsuno stated that they “will make all necessary considerations regarding ways to deal with confidential information and concerns about information leaks. Once these concerns are resolved, we will look at using AI to reduce the workload of national civil servants.”

While Altman didn't release a specific timeline for the new branch's opening, he did mention that the company may release more information in a few months.

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You know that saying: the nail that sticks out gets hit the most? So, it seems that the OpenAI It hasn't been easy since its successful launch at the end of last year. In addition to countless criticisms on social media, a group of influential heads in global technology asked the company to stop developing AI for a while. Furthermore, the company was banned from operating in Italy last week. From then on, the owner of the ChatGPT published a statement talking about its concern about the topics covered by experts: security and privacy. With a tone of mea culpa, the OpenAI published last Wednesday (5) the measures it has taken to improve technology.