Jim Langevin Weighs OpenAI Advisory Role for 500-Student AI Program as Warning Says AI Could Kill Us All
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Updated · Turn to 10 · Sep 11
Jim Langevin Weighs OpenAI Advisory Role for 500-Student AI Program as Warning Says AI Could Kill Us All
1 articles · Updated · Turn to 10 · Sep 11
Summary
OpenAI recently approached former congressman Jim Langevin about joining its government advisory board, and he said he is considering the role to push for more transparency and safeguards.
Langevin tied that stance to a former AI researcher’s warning—now spreading on social media—that there is a small chance AI could "kill us all," saying he does not dismiss the risk as impossible.
More oversight and regulation are needed now, Langevin said, arguing that AI companies should act more responsibly and that earlier intervention would lower the chance of catastrophe.
Rhode Island College’s AI and cybersecurity effort has grown to more than 500 students, which Langevin said could help reduce long-term risks by training future AI practitioners and creators properly.
The comments extend Langevin’s role as a leading AI voice in Rhode Island after he led the state’s AI task force, which issued recommendations earlier this year.