We are soon approaching the first anniversary of ChatGPT making a big breakthrough. Very few people knew who Sam Altman — creator of ChatGPT and OpenAI CEO — was till last year. Now, Altman is one of the most well-known tech CEOs. According to a report by Business Insider, Altman in an interview with podcaster Joe Rogan admitted that he had the habit of trolling people on the internet. He said that he has “more of an internet troll streak than I would like to admit”. He also said that he tries hard not to give into the “temptation” but there are times when he does slip up.
Altman said that such “reactive” behaviour like trolling can have a very negative impact on careers and relationships of people. He said that people couldn’t “fight this demon.”
He also said that people have become more accepting of emotional violence because how they interact with others on the internet. He said in the last few decades people’s tolerance for physical violence has also gone down considerably. Citing the example of how people send mean tweets and not really feel pad about the potential impact of it is a “mega epidemic in the society,” he said.
Altman has become a rather well-known figure in the tech industry industry and is often measured in his responses. So it does come as a surprise that he admitted to have a trolling streak. Altman has always spoken about the use of AI and being cautious and responsible and how it is used and implemented. Altman has been named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine. In addition to his work at OpenAI, Altman is also an investor in several startups, including Helion Energy, which is developing fusion power.
Altman said that such “reactive” behaviour like trolling can have a very negative impact on careers and relationships of people. He said that people couldn’t “fight this demon.”
He also said that people have become more accepting of emotional violence because how they interact with others on the internet. He said in the last few decades people’s tolerance for physical violence has also gone down considerably. Citing the example of how people send mean tweets and not really feel pad about the potential impact of it is a “mega epidemic in the society,” he said.
Altman has become a rather well-known figure in the tech industry industry and is often measured in his responses. So it does come as a surprise that he admitted to have a trolling streak. Altman has always spoken about the use of AI and being cautious and responsible and how it is used and implemented. Altman has been named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine. In addition to his work at OpenAI, Altman is also an investor in several startups, including Helion Energy, which is developing fusion power.