
Recent scrutiny has been directed towards OpenAI, with critics highlighting evasive responses and 'dodgy answers' from its leaders regarding the data used to train its models. A notable incident involved the company's CTO refusing to disclose specific details during an interview, with a statement 'I'm just not going to go into the details of the data that was used', sparking debates over transparency in the generative AI industry. Additionally, accusations have been made against OpenAI for misleading statements and 'half truths', including claims about the openness of the company, licensing of its products, and the equity status of its executives, particularly the indirect equity held by some. These controversies underscore the growing concerns over the ethics and transparency of AI companies.

For an upcoming newsletter essay, what are your favorite OpenAI half truths? Current Top 3 • “Open” in the company name. Need I say more? • Mira, “licensed and publicly available” • Sam telling the Senate he had no equity in OpenAI (when he had indirect equity and the…
For an upcoming newsletter essay, whatever your favorite OpenAI half truths? Current Top 3 • “Open” in the company name. Need I say more? • Mira, “licensed and publicly available” • Sam telling the Senate he had no equity in OpenAI (when he had indirect equity and the…
Very few generative AI companies provide the public with concrete information on how they train their models. OpenAI's CTO continues this trend: "I'm just not going to go into the details of the data that was used." https://t.co/zDLVvdWKAM