Here are detailed instructions for an assignment on OpenAI, ChatGPT, and the potential impacts of recent leadership changes:
Assignment: OpenAI and the Future of ChatGPT
Background & Overview OpenAI is an artificial intelligence research organization founded in 2015 to develop beneficial AI that is safe and aligned with human values. Their most well-known product is ChatGPT, a large language model launched in November 2022 that can generate human-like text conversations.
Recent Events In November 2023, OpenAI experienced major leadership turmoil when CEO Sam Altman and President Greg Brockman were temporarily removed by the board. After negotiations, Altman and Brockman were reinstated but most of the board subsequently resigned.
Assignment In a 5-7 page paper:
Provide background on OpenAI - when and why it was founded, key people, mission, and values. Explain the technology behind ChatGPT. What type of AI model is it and how was it developed? Analyze the potential impacts on ChatGPT and OpenAI more broadly given the recent leadership changes. Speculate on how priorities, development approach, and pace of innovation may shift. Incorporate at least 5 relevant sources from the past 3 months detailing the leadership changes or plans for ChatGPT's development. Use web search and AI tools like ChatGPT itself to find authoritative, up-to-date information. Take a stance on whether the leadership changes will be positive or negative for OpenAI's goal of developing safe and beneficial AI. Justify your perspective with evidence and reasoning. The paper should demonstrate thoughtful analysis of current events, technology, and OpenAI as an organization.
Aim for an authoritative, balanced perspective informed by diverse sources and perspectives.
Imagine that your intended audience is policymakers invested in AI safety and innovation.