Altman: "I'm on Team Human" (Interview) (www.zeit.de)

In a recent interview, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman addressed the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) amidst growing public backlash, safety concerns, and skepticism. Emphasizing the importance of integrating AI into education, he argued that children should focus on learning how to learn, rather than outsourcing their cognitive abilities to machines. Altman acknowledged that while AI has transformative potential across various domains, it also poses risks such as psychological dependence and power concentration. He believes that the benefits of AI outweigh the dangers and advocates for international standards to keep pace with technological advancements. Altman also touched on the impact of AI in mathematics, referencing OpenAI’s breakthrough in solving a significant Millennium Prize Problem—the Navier-Stokes equations, which describe fluid motion. This achievement has stirred both excitement and anxiety in the mathematical community, as professionals grapple with how AI will reshape their field. Altman cautioned against allowing AI to replace human interactions, reinforcing that technology should remain a tool rather than a substitute for genuine human connection. As AI continues to evolve, he insists that society must adapt educationally and culturally to ensure that it complements, rather than undermines, human capability and creativity.