OpenAI CEO Sam Altman discussed the ethical implications of AI, particularly in education, and its powerful tool potential.

Altman compared the ChatGPT controversy to past concerns about calculators and search engines, suggesting evolving standards and ethics.

He proposed that ChatGPT's role in aiding idea discovery and expression represents the direction of future productivity enhancements.

During his speech at Stanford University, Altman expressed optimism in using advanced AI for societal benefits, prioritizing value over costs.

Altman is committed to investing billions annually in the pursuit of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), citing its transformative potential.

He speculated on the possibility of AI applications living in the cloud, reducing the need for new AI-dedicated hardware.

Despite current achievements, Altman referred to GPT-4 as the 'dumbest model', anticipating more advanced and capable AI models in the future.

Apple is anticipated to highlight AI at WWDC 2024, possibly revealing a chatbot developed in partnership with OpenAI and Google.