tech
May 6, 2026
Making AI models is “more like alchemy than chemistry,” Toner says.
Live updates from Elon Musk and Sam Altman’s court battle over the future of OpenAI
TL;DR
- AI model creation is compared to alchemy, not chemistry.
- There is no clear-cut way to test for AI safety.
- Current methods involve experimenting to observe outcomes.
- OpenAI's safety board methods have reportedly improved.