Sam Altman, OpenAI's CEO, will make his;debut testimony before Congress;next week as lawmakers aim to pursue regulations for the rapidly expanding AI sector.
On Tuesday, Altman will address the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law, where he will discuss strategies to maintain control over AI as it becomes more prevalent.
- The hearing, named "Oversight of AI: Rules for Artificial Intelligence," will also feature IBM's VP and Chief Privacy and Trust Officer, Christina Montgomery, as well as AI author and New York University professor emeritus, Gary Marcus.
- Subcommittee Chair, Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn, remarked that the hearing marks the beginning of the panel's efforts to oversee and clarify AI technologies and advanced algorithms.
- The night before the hearing, Altman will;attend a dinner;to discuss AI with House Democrats and Republicans.
- Last week, Altman was one of the tech CEOs to attend a;White House meeting;on possible regulations and risks of AI. When asked about whether companies agree on regulations, Altman replied, "We're surprisingly aligned on what actions should be taken."