OpenAI announced on Monday a collaboration with Common Sense Media aimed at assisting teenagers in understanding the safe utilization of artificial intelligence. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman expressed the goal of ensuring the responsible and widespread availability of this tool for educational purposes during a Common Sense Event in San Francisco.
Common Sense Media, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the safe and accessible use of technology for children, is developing an AI rating and review system. This system is intended to help parents, children, and educators comprehend the risks and advantages of AI. Common Sense aims to address queries such as the impact of AI on fostering a passion for learning in young individuals, its alignment with human and children’s rights, and its potential role in spreading misinformation.
The partnership’s objective is to formulate AI guidelines and educational resources for children, educators, and parents. Additionally, it aims to curate “family-friendly” GPT-branded large language models (LLMs) that conform to Common Sense’s criteria. GPT serves as the foundation for OpenAI’s ChatGPT chatbot, which was introduced in late 2022.
Jim Steyer, CEO of Common Sense Media, highlighted that the collaborative materials will focus on educating families and educators about the safe and responsible use of ChatGPT. This initiative seeks to prevent any unintended repercussions of this advancing technology.
Altman touched upon the partnership and the broader scope of AI during the event, emphasizing the desire to provide beneficial AI to individuals without access. He underscored OpenAI’s mission to offer valuable AI tools at no cost.
In a previous development, Craig Newmark Philanthropies allocated $3 million to support Common Sense’s artificial intelligence and education project. Concerns regarding AI’s potential misuse, such as influencing information dissemination and societal discontent, were expressed by Craigslist founder Craig Newmark.
The specifics of how LLMs will be adjusted to support educators and teenagers were not disclosed by OpenAI and Common Sense. Altman suggested that tailored LLMs for educational use could benefit teenagers interested in subjects like science or biology.
Altman acknowledged the risks associated with AI-generated deepfakes impacting elections, emphasizing the need for vigilance. He highlighted OpenAI’s proactive measures to address potential misuse of AI by malicious entities, aiming to closely monitor and respond to such threats.
