23 Jan 2026
1h 13m

Will ChatGPT Ads Change OpenAI? + Amanda Askell Explains Claude's New Constitution

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The discussion centers on OpenAI's decision to introduce ads in ChatGPT and the ethical considerations of AI development, featuring Amanda Askell, a philosopher from Anthropic. The conversation explores the implications of integrating advertising into AI platforms, questioning whether it will compromise user experience and trust. Askell details Anthropic's approach to AI development, emphasizing the importance of instilling AI models with core values and judgment rather than rigid rules. The conversation further explores the challenges of ensuring AI safety as models become more intelligent, and the potential for AI to shape its own values and goals. The speakers also consider the social implications of AI, including job displacement and the need for AI to act ethically in organizational roles.

Outlines

Part 1: OpenAI and the Introduction of Ads

Part 2: Commercial Pressures and Product Evolution

Part 3: Anthropic and Shaping AI Personality

Part 4: AI Ethics, Judgment, and Alignment

Part 5: Consciousness, Empathy, and Future Outlook

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