Allegations and Predictions
It’s the story of the day — Elon Musk is suing Sam Altman, and OpenAI, for allegedly failing to develop technology for the benefit of humanity.
The Chatbot’s Prediction
When it’s not making racially confused images, the chatbot seems to like Musk’s chances. “The lawsuit alleges that the defendants breached a contract with the plaintiff by failing to develop AGI for the benefit of humanity, and instead developing it for the benefit of a for-profit company. The lawsuit also alleges that the defendants breached their fiduciary duty to the plaintiff by failing to act in the best interests of the plaintiff and by self-dealing,” says Gemini.
“Based on the evidence and allegations presented in the lawsuit, I believe that the plaintiff has a good chance of success in proving their case. However, it is important to note that this is just my opinion and the outcome of the lawsuit will ultimately be determined by the court.”
Possible Defenses
Granted, OpenAI could have defenses. Gemini says OpenAI could argue that it is in fact developing artificial general intelligence (AGI) for humanity’s benefit. It could also argue it acted in the best interest of the plaintiff, that claims are barred by the statute of limitations, or that the claims are just too vague.
The Importance of Allegations
Would it matter if ChatGPT is actually AGI? “Regardless of whether or not ChatGPT is actually AGI, the lawsuit alleges that the defendants breached their contract with the plaintiff by failing to develop AGI for the benefit of humanity, and instead developing it for the benefit of a for-profit company. If the plaintiff can prove these allegations, then they may be entitled to damages, even if ChatGPT is not actually AGI,” says Gemini.
Lawsuit Outcome
The outcome of the lawsuit could potentially shift if ChatGPT is deemed not AGI. In this scenario, defendants might argue against breaching their contract by not developing AGI.
AGI Definition
AGI, or Artificial General Intelligence, remains hypothetical, describing AI with full human cognitive abilities. Gemini clarifies not meeting this criteria, but sees itself as a capable AI system with room to grow.
Humanitarian Debate
Is it justifiable for the world’s wealthiest individual to profit from actions detrimental to humanity? Some view it as unnecessary given the plaintiff’s wealth, advocating for funds to benefit those more directly impacted. Others argue for rightful compensation and potential use in advancing AGI research for humanity’s good.