OpenAI CEO tells Senate that he fears AI’s potential to manipulate views

Altman has emerged as a powerful voice in the growing debate about AI capabilities and regulation. He is currently in the midst of a month-long, international goodwill tour to talk to policymakers about the technology. Earlier this month, he was among a group of CEOs who convened at the White House about AI regulation.

The Biden administration is increasingly calling AI an important priority, and there are growing efforts on Capitol Hill to draft legislation addressing the technology. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) has been developing a new AI framework, which would “deliver transparent, responsible AI while not stifling critical and cutting edge innovation.”