Edward Snowden expressed concerns about OpenAI's trustworthiness following the appointment of retired U.S. Army General Paul Nakasone to the board of the artificial intelligence technology company. Snowden's main concern seems to be the involvement of a former NSA director in the company, as he believes there is only one reason for such an appointment, which he considers a "willful, calculated betrayal of the rights of every person on Earth." He warned his followers not to trust OpenAI or its products, such as ChatGPT.
OpenAI announced a partnership with Apple earlier this week, which involves integrating ChatGPT into experiences within iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. This allows users to access ChatGPT's capabilities, including image and document understanding, without needing to switch between tools. The partnership aims to enhance Apple's AI offerings and improve user experience with AI-powered features.
Paul Nakasone has held several significant roles and responsibilities prior to joining the OpenAI board. He is a retired U.S. Army General who served as the commander of U.S. Cyber Command, director of the National Security Agency (NSA), and chief of the Central Security Service. He has also commanded at the company, battalion, and brigade levels, served as a senior intelligence officer at battalion, division, and corps levels, and held various foreign assignments in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Korea. Additionally, Nakasone commanded the Cyber National Mission Force at U.S. Cyber Command and served on two occasions as a staff officer on the Joint Chiefs of Staff.