OpenAI’s Sam Altman Plans Japan Expansion with New Office
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman met Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to discuss the company’s expansion in Japan.
Altman pledged to work with the Japanese government to ensure user privacy and safety regarding ChatGPT.
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, announced that the company plans to grow its business in Japan and open an office there. Altman further expressed his desire to collaborate with Japanese talents and improve the AI models to benefit the Japanese people.
He made this statement after meeting Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the Prime Minister’s Office in Tokyo on Monday.
During the meeting, Altman promised to collaborate with the government to safeguard user privacy and safety regarding ChatGPT, the AI chatbot developed by OpenAI.
Even though ChatGPT is likely to increase efficiency in daily life, people in the US and Europe are becoming concerned about how the company can keep personal data safe and handle the spread of false or misleading information.
Japan is also adopting a careful approach towards ChatGPT. At a recent news conference, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno mentioned that the education ministry plans to create guidelines on using ChatGPT in schools. There are concerns that the overuse of the software might disrupt the learning environment for students.
According to the Japan Times, Altman stated that Japan is a significant hub for AI technology. He claimed that there are more than a million daily users of ChatGPT in Japan, also expressing OpenAI’s objective to enhance the quality of its services in the Japanese language.
“We will make all necessary considerations on ways to deal with confidential information and concerns about information leaks. Once those concerns are resolved, we will look into using AI to reduce the workload of national public servants,” Matsuno said.
Altman didn’t provide any specific timeline for the opening of the new branch, but he mentioned that the company might disclose more information in a few months.
Last week, OpenAI addressed concerns regarding safety and privacy by releasing a blog post outlining its new approach to security. The company promises to conduct rigorous testing, seek feedback from external experts, and collaborate with governments to determine the best regulations for AI.
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Agne is a journalist who covers the latest trends and developments in the metaverse, AI, and Web3 industries for the Metaverse Post. Her passion for storytelling has led her to conduct numerous interviews with experts in these fields, always seeking to uncover exciting and engaging stories. Agne holds a Bachelor’s degree in literature and has an extensive background in writing about a wide range of topics including travel, art, and culture. She has also volunteered as an editor for the animal rights organization, where she helped raise awareness about animal welfare issues. Contact her on agnec@mpost.io.
