What Happened
Federal Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon has summoned representatives from OpenAI to Ottawa to discuss safety concerns following reports about Jesse Van Rootselaar, who was banned from the AI platform ChatGPT. The Wall Street Journal reported that Van Rootselaar’s account was flagged for troubling posts, including scenarios of gun violence, but OpenAI stated that the posts did not meet the threshold for alerting law enforcement.
Why It Matters
Solomon expressed deep concern over the implications of the reports, emphasizing the need for clarity on OpenAI’s safety protocols and its decision-making process regarding law enforcement notifications. The meeting aims to ensure that such incidents are adequately addressed and that the public is informed about the safety measures in place for AI technologies.
What’s Next
The meeting with OpenAI’s senior safety team is scheduled for Tuesday, where Solomon expects to gain insights into the company’s protocols. While he did not confirm whether the federal government plans to regulate AI chatbots like ChatGPT, he indicated that all options remain on the table. Premier Eby also highlighted the importance of transparency regarding the decisions made by OpenAI in this context.
