Top of the Great Era

Chapter 2967 Death

Zhou Buqi could see the change in the other person's mood from his expression, so he sighed and said, "I have a good plan, and everything is progressing in an orderly manner. I will do this no matter how much money it costs or how long it takes to develop. However, I have encountered some minor troubles now."

Sam Ott was already immersed in it. "Trouble? What trouble?"

Zhou Buqi said: "This is a very complex project. It is not only a technical problem, but also an ethical problem. Artificial intelligence may not be a good thing. Once technology develops too fast and artificial intelligence is not restricted, it is uncertain whether it will be a blessing or a curse for the future of mankind."

"I believe that the advancement of science and technology must first bring welfare."

Sam Altman naturally understood what Boss Zhou was worried about.

There are two views in the AI ​​industry. One of them is that AI may get out of control due to overdevelopment. Just like in science fiction movies, once AI technology explodes, it may give AI self-awareness. Once AI becomes self-aware, it will do something that harms humans in order to survive.

Zhou Buqi said: "But we can't be careless."

Sam Altman said: "I have done some research and found that in the past few decades, the cost of housing, education, food, clothing and other items has almost halved every two years. We can call it Moore's Law of Everything. The reason for this change is mainly due to the advancement of science and technology. Technology can promote social and economic changes. Correspondingly, different countries and even the United Nations need to adjust their public policies accordingly to adapt to new artificial intelligence technologies."

Zhou Buqi said: "This kind of generative AI is bound to have a certain degree of ambiguity. Just like... you know, just like Oppenheimer!"

Sam Altman said: "But Oppenheimer's worries did not come true. There was no nuclear war, and there was no smoke of gunpowder. On the contrary, after the Manhattan Project, there was no more world war. Deadly weapons did not bring about crazy wars, but peace in the new world."

Zhou Buqi smiled and said, "Do you agree with Oppenheimer's philosophy?"

"no doubt!"

Sam Altman was also very courageous and said it with absolute certainty.

Zhou Buqi said: "I have read some people's memoirs, including those scientists who participated in the Manhattan Project. They created the first atomic bomb in human history, but many people were affected by it throughout their lives and had moral dilemmas. Even Oppenheimer himself never came out of the shadow in his life."

Sam Altman took a deep breath and said, "This is true, but this step must be taken, and someone must be brave enough to take this step!"

Zhou Buqi said: "Artificial intelligence may pose a greater challenge to human ethics and even social stability and security than the atomic bomb."

Sam Altman disagrees. He said, "The world today is full of sin, injustice, greed, cunning, ignorance, insidiousness, fraud, and oppression... The Manhattan Project formed the current nuclear deterrence structure and the current global peace. However, the Manhattan Project did not stop the moral decline. The world needs a new technological revolution to lead mankind into a new world."

"Oh?" Zhou Buqi raised his eyebrows, "Do you think this is right?"

"Of course, without a doubt!" Sam Altman did not hesitate at all. This is also the value he formed after years of Zen meditation. "In my opinion, this is the true bodhisattva vow, which is to care for all living beings."

Zhou Buqi said: "When the Manhattan Project was about to start, many top scientists were unwilling to join. Oppenheimer himself was also greatly constrained by his own morality. He was always against nuclear weapons in his later years. In fact, the AI ​​generative large model project I am going to do is the same. This may be a beautiful future. But it may also be an endless hell."

Sam Altman glanced at him and understood what he meant.

He didn't have time to be surprised, nor did he have time to think about why Boss Zhou chose him.

Because he was already immersed in it.

His heart began to beat and he felt his soul tremble.

He discovered that after so many years of practicing mindfulness, something truly religious came from the depths of his heart!

If it really is the Avici Hell... Just like what is said in the Bhagavad Gita, if I don't go to hell, who will? If the world really needs a god of death, then I am willing to be the destroyer! (It means self-sacrifice. I become the god of death, at least I can be more merciful than others) Zhou Buqi said: "I believe that the impact of what I am going to do on mankind will be greater than the impact of the Manhattan Project on mankind. However, I don't have Oppenheimer. I can't find someone who is suitable, courageous, and kind-hearted to lead such a project."

Sam Altman said nothing.

His beating heart made him eager to try.

Zhou Buqi went on to say: "Generative AI will challenge the entire artificial intelligence industry. It will be a disruption. This is actually a small matter. Because once this is accomplished, it will cause unimaginable changes to the human process, and countless people may lose their jobs. I must find someone with a broad mind and a positive attitude. He must program love and compassion into the program and lead this matter in a brighter direction."

"Who is it?"

Sam Altman had long guessed that Boss Zhou had taken a fancy to him. He didn't know why, but he knew that the flame of his fighting spirit had been rekindled at this moment.

  If possible, he would like to be the Oppenheimer of the new era!

This is the "big thing" he is really pursuing!

Zhou Buqi looked at him and asked, "Are you really willing to work at YC Investments and become an investor?"

Sam Altman responded without hesitation: "Not willing to accept that."

"We are about the same age. When I first saw you, I saw a lot of the same genes as me in you." Zhou Buqi pointed at him and then at himself, "We are the same kind of people."

Sam Altman took a deep breath, "I understand now."

Zhou Buqi smiled and said, "How about it? What do you think?"

“Looking forward to it!”

Sam Altman has now forgotten everything, including YC investment, investment, president, fame, social status, historical reputation, personal value... he has forgotten all of these.

None of this matters!

He wants to do what he likes, even if it means he becomes my destroyer!

Zhou Buqi didn't want him to make an impulsive choice and regret it in the future, so he waved his hand and said, "Well, let me introduce you to someone you should have heard of, Shen Xiangyang. He is the chairman of the technical committee of Ziweixing International. Let's not rush to make a decision. You can talk to him first to learn about our technology in artificial intelligence, as well as the scientists and project progress of this generative AI."

“Once the Reddit deal is done and the operation is completed, I will resign from YC investment.”

Sam Altman said firmly.

Zhou Buqi said: "Don't be so anxious, right? Let's take a look first."

"I have made up my mind and I will not change it." Sam Altman shook his head and said in a deep voice: "You are right, investment is not what I should do. No matter what, I should leave the investment field and return to the position that belongs to me!"

Zhou Buqi smiled and said, "There is no rush. If our generative AI project is really launched, it must wait until after the IPO. After the listing is successful, the stock price is stable, and there are suitable leaders and scientists, we will officially start this major project. This will be a challenge that is longer and more technically difficult than the Manhattan Project. Only the bravest and most determined people can take on this task."

"I am looking forward."

Sam Altman's heart had already flown away.