Sam Altman Rejects Religious Analogies Surrounding AI
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The leader of OpenAI distances himself from any spiritual framing of AI models, which he describes as a security issue. This marks a notable shift from statements made in 2023 and 2024, while other companies engage in discussions with religious leaders.
From Mystical Imagery to the Goal of a "Her"-like AI
In 2023 and 2024, Sam Altman stated that OpenAI aimed to create "magical intelligence in the sky." He also expressed his desire to be on God's side and mentioned feeling "on the side of angels" while working on artificial intelligence. OpenAI had also engaged in discussions with religious leaders. Altman now clarifies that his goal is to achieve AI comparable to that in the film "Her," meaning a highly humanized artificial intelligence. He distinguishes this goal from attributing consciousness or religious significance to the models.
Distancing and Security Alert
Sam Altman now opposes religious analogies applied to AI models. He states that he feels "very uncomfortable" when people attribute religious power or relinquish their human judgment in the face of these systems, considering it "a real security issue."
Anthropic Engages with Religious Leaders, and a Reminder from the Vatican
Sam Altman's remarks come as a New York Times report details Anthropic's engagement with religious leaders. Additionally, Pope Leo XIV has stated that "algorithms lack the spark of humanity."
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