Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, expressed his belief that Israel will play a significant role in addressing the challenges associated with artificial intelligence (AI) and identified investment opportunities in the country. Altman, who is highly influential in the technology industry, has been vocal about the need for governments to swiftly establish regulations to ensure the responsible use of AI.
Following his recent meetings with lawmakers and national leaders in Europe to discuss the potentials and risks of AI, Altman is now planning to visit Jordan, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, India, and South Korea for a week-long trip. Currently based in Israel, Altman’s decision to visit these countries indicates his interest in exploring AI development and collaboration opportunities globally.
Israel has been recognized as one of the top five countries in terms of the concentration of critical machine learning systems and AI skills, according to a study conducted by Stanford University. Altman’s presence in Israel underscores the country’s significance in the AI landscape and its potential to contribute to addressing the risks associated with this technology.
“I’m so pleased as I make this trip around the world, meeting world leaders, given the thoughtfulness, the focus and the urgency to find out where we are in these very big challenges,” Altman said during an event. How to reduce the risks. Meeting with Israeli President Isaac Herzog.
“The energy of using the technology and the positive benefits it can bring is fantastic to see, and I’m sure Israel will play a big role.”
According to a Microsoft statement released in Hebrew, “He (Altman) said that the company prefers to work together in one location but is studying various investment options in Israel”.
