Gary Marcus

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Cody Fenwick
@codytfenwick
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I think one powerful way for Greg and Sam to demonstrate they are serious about safety, as they suggest here, is to publicly welcome criticism from former employees and release them from any non-disparagement clauses.
5/18/2024, 5:02:27 PM
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Erik Brynjolfsson
@erikbryn
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614d
@gdb "We believe both in delivering on the tremendous upside and working to mitigate the serious risks; we take our role here very seriously and carefully weigh feedback on our actions."

Thank you, Greg.
Greg Brockman
@gdb
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614d
We’re really grateful to Jan for everything he's done for OpenAI, and we know he'll continue to contribute to the mission from outside. In light of the questions his departure has raised, we wanted to explain a bit about how we think about our overall strategy.

First, we have…
Sam Altman
@sama
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615d
i'm super appreciative of @janleike's contributions to openai's alignment research and safety culture, and very sad to see him leave. he's right we have a lot more to do; we are committed to doing it. i'll have a longer post in the next couple of days.

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The statement is part of a thread discussing the departure of a key individual from OpenAI and the organization's approach to transparency and handling feedback. The statement specifically calls for 'tangible steps' and criticizes the lack of transparency, suggesting that without it, statements made are merely 'just talk.' This engages with issues of corporate governance, transparency, and accountability in the context of a technology organization, which are relevant public issues.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement aims to hold a public figure accountable without causing harm, focusing on the need for action rather than just words. [+1]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    The statement respects the dignity of others and does not engage in harassment or hate speech. [+1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    By calling for transparency, the statement promotes understanding and accountability within the organization. [+1]
  4. Principle 4:
    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    The statement engages in constructive criticism by highlighting the importance of transparency and action, without resorting to personal attacks. [+1]
  5. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The call for transparency and tangible steps indirectly suggests using influence for the betterment of society by improving organizational practices. [+1]
  6. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    The statement upholds the principles of free speech by using the platform to demand greater accountability and integrity from leaders. [+1]