A coalition of ex-OpenAI employees, Nobel laureates, and civil society organizations has urged California and Delaware attorneys general to stop OpenAI's restructuring into a for-profit entity, citing concerns it undermines the nonprofit's mission and governance safeguards. They argue that relinquishing control could jeopardize the safe development of artificial general intelligence (AGI), with significant implications for humanity. OpenAI maintains that the restructuring will enhance its nonprofit arm and serve the public interest.
The article proposes the concept of open global investment as a governance model for artificial general intelligence (AGI), arguing that collaborative funding and resource allocation can enhance safety and alignment in AGI development. It emphasizes the potential benefits of shared investments in fostering innovation and preventing monopolistic control over AGI technologies.