Altman’s remarks in his tweet drew an overwhelmingly negative reaction.
“You’re welcome,” one user responded. “Nice to know that our reward is our jobs being taken away.”
Others called him a “f***ing psychopath” and “scum.”
“Nothing says ‘you’re being replaced’ quite like a heartfelt thank you from the guy doing the replacing,” one user wrote.
Yes. Every one in awhile someone marvels at a particularly good AI answer.
Even back in the days when the scam was the first chess robot, those moments were a sign that the “secret backdoor to let a real human take control” was in effect.
But nobody reads history, so they’re just amazed.
That output is from this guy named Sandeep. His work situation is stupid now. But yes, he’s a great programmer. (Edit: Evidence that the scam is alive, today.)
And no, sharing company secrets with him wasn’t wise.
But if I had to choose between some company’s well being, and Sandeep’s, I’m rooting for Sandeep, anyway.
Go sell some trade secrets, Sandeep. You’ve earned it.
Edit: Links added for those unfamiliar with the trick.